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Page 10 of Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance): How It Works

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Medicare's website has information about Part B eligibility, coverage, and enrollment. You can also call Medicare's toll-free phone number, (800)-MEDICARE ([800] 633-4227). Part B's day-to-day operations, however, are handled by large private insurance companies called Medicare Part B "carriers." Different carriers handle Part B in different regions of the country. If you have a question or complaint about a particular decision regarding someone's Part B coverage, contact the carrier directly. You can find the name and contact information for their carrier in the upper right-hand corner of the Medicare Summary Notice explaining the decision, which the carrier will have mailed to the participant. Or you can get the contact information from the Medicare website.

Navigating the Medicare bureaucracy may sound daunting, but the benefits of understanding the system can help participants get the best care possible -- and save a significant amount of money.

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8 months ago

Clear, concise, comprehensive overview!!


8 months ago

Hi jnsidlo, Thank you for your comment. Unfortunately, at this time, I'm unsure exactly what you are asking. If you'd like, you can re-post your question to our Ask & Answer section with more information about your situation. You can post your question here: ( http://www.caring.com/ask ) Thank you! -- Emily | Community Manager


8 months ago

Dear Mr. or Mrs : I have medical insurance premiums due trough July 2011 out of the check I will receive around July1, 2011. These premiums total $230,80. These premiums cost every month ?? Thanks for ansver.


10 months ago

Hi mose, Thanks for your comment. Check out these google search results: ( http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=Houston,+Tx+oral+surgeons+%22accept+medicare+%22&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wl ). You may have to do a little more research to find out if they accept medicare, but that list should help you get started. I'd just give a facility you are interested in a call, and ask if they accept medicare. If they don't maybe they'll know someone who does. Good luck! -- Emily | Community Manager


10 months ago

My brother is mentally challenged and is 45 years old has medicare a,b,d his doctor told us he needs to have a tooth pulled been to 2 oral surgeons thay do not accept medicare we are in the Houston area we need a oral surgeon that accepts medicare can anybody help


about 1 year ago

can i get paid to be caregiving.


over 1 year ago

How can I find out if any of my providers chose "assignment" for payment?


over 1 year ago

I am trying to find out just how much Medicare pays for cataract surgery. I am having it and cannot find out how much it costs...tho' I am still calling around and trying to get an answer so if I know what Medicare pays I can then anticipate what out of pocket I have to pay. I already know what my supplemental insurance pays but don't know what they will pay AFTER Medicare. I am considering "premium" lenses.


over 1 year ago

medicare and Gyms - is there a list of gyms in RI? How do i get one?


over 2 years ago

Will Medicare Part B cover medical expenses while abroad on vacation?


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