Ed and Dan explore essential Original Medicare topics, including the Hospital Insurance Tax, how income impacts Part B premiums, and the benefits of enrolling in Original Medicare. They cover important details like coverage, the "assignment" concept, and whether federal retirees need a Medigap policy or referrals for specialists, among other key insights.
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FedLife Podcast: Understanding How Original Medicare Works: Coverage, Benefits, and More
FedLife Podcast (ep. 131): Understanding How Original Medicare Works Take a deep dive into Original Medicare to discover how it works and explore its many benefits.
Featured in this episode:
- What is the Hospital Insurance Tax?
- How does income affect Medicare Part B?
- Why enroll in Original Medicare? • What does Original Medicare cover?
- What is "assignment" in Medicare? • Can federal retirees see any doctor with Original Medicare?
- Does Medicare Part B cover prescriptions?
- Do federal retirees need a primary care doctor or referral for specialists?
- Do federal retirees need a Medigap policy with Original Medicare?
- How does an Original Medicare beneficiary know what’s paid?
- Getting MSNs electronically
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