Staying Fit
Reviewing your quarterly Medicare Summary Notice (MSN) is important, but understanding it can be a challenge.
That's why AARP has created two easy-to-use MSN "decoders": one for Part A and the other for Part B. The text below is a printable version of what appears within the pop-up boxes of AARP's Part B Medicare Summary Notice Decoder.
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Your Medicare Statement
Health insurance statements are not easy reads. AARP's interactive Medicare Summary Notice "decoders" can help.
1. Medicare Summary Notice: Medicare sends out statements like this example quarterly. If you didn’t use any medical services in a particular three-month period, a statement won’t be sent. Your Medicare Summary Notice shows all services billed to your Medicare Part B account for doctors’ services, tests, outpatient care, home health services, durable medical equipment, preventive services and other medical services.
2. Name and Address: If the name or address listed here is not correct, visit your local Social Security Administration office or call 800-772-1213 (TTY 800-325-0778 for the deaf or hard of hearing), weekdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. You can also make the corrections online at SSA.gov.
3. This is Not a Bill: Yes, that's right! Your Medicare Summary Notice is not a bill. It is a statement you should review for accuracy and keep for your personal records.
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