Pneumonia is an infection that targets the lungs and can cause fever, difficulty breathing, and other symptoms. Pneumonia shots help prevent pneumonia. Eligibility Medicare Part B covers two separate pneumonia vaccines. Part B covers the first shot if you have never received Part B coverage for a pneumonia shot before.
Archive for September, 2018
Flu shots
Influenza, also called the flu, is a virus that can cause fever and other symptoms. Flu shots can help prevent seasonal influenza. Eligibility Medicare Part B covers one flu shot every flu season. The flu season usually runs from November through April. Depending on when you choose to get your
Options for those who enrolled in a Medicare Advantage Plan by mistake or because of misleading information
If you enrolled in a Medicare Advantage Plan or Part D plan by mistake or after receiving misleading information, you may be able to disenroll and change plans. Typically, you have the right to change plans if you: Joined unintentionally: You may have enrolled believing you were joining a Medigap
Transition drug refills
A transition refill, also known as a transition fill, is typically a one-time, 30-day supply of a drug that you were taking: Before switching to a different Part D plan (either stand-alone or through a Medicare Advantage Plan) Or, before your current plan changed its coverage at the start of
Requesting a tiering exception
If your Part D plan is covering your drug but your copayment is expensive, it could be that the medication is on a high tier. Part D plans use tiers to categorize prescription drugs. Higher tiers are more expensive and have higher cost-sharing amounts. Each plan sets its own tiers,