AARP Medicare Question and Answer Tool
By Year
- Are Medicare premiums tax deductible?
- Are Medigap and Medicare Supplemental Insurance the same thing?
- Are there different types of Part D prescription drug plans?
- Can I cancel a Medigap policy at any time?
- Can I change Medicare Advantage plans at any time?
- Can I change Medicare Part D prescription drug plans at any time?
- Can I get Medicare if I have advanced kidney disease?
- Can I get Medicare if I live overseas?
- Can I get Medigap insurance if I’m under 65?
- Can I get help to pay for my Medicare prescription drugs if I have a low income?
- Can I get help to pay for my prescription drugs if my income is low?
- Can I have a health savings account and Medicare?
- Can I have more than one Medigap plan at the same time?
- Can I use my Medicare Part D drug coverage anywhere in the United States?
- Can my spouse get Medicare at age 63?
- Can my spouse, who was diagnosed with ALS but isn’t 65 yet, get Medicare?
- Do I automatically receive Medicare if I qualify for disability benefits?
- Do I have a choice in how I get my Medicare health and prescription drug coverage?
- Do I have to join a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan?
- Do I have to reenroll in my Medicare Part D prescription drug plan every year?
- Do I have to sign up for Medicare if I’m covered through my spouse’s employer?
- Do I need Medicare Part D drug coverage if I don’t take any prescriptions?
- Do I need to enroll in Medicare at 65 if I’m a military retiree with Tricare?
- Do I need to enroll in Medicare if I have coverage from the ACA health insurance marketplace?
- Do I need to sign up for Medicare if I’m a veteran with VA health care?
- Do I need to sign up for Medicare if my former employer’s coverage continues under COBRA?
- Do Medicare Advantage plans include both Part A and Part B?
- Do Medicare Advantage plans provide the same coverage as Original Medicare?
- Does Medicare Part D still have a donut hole?
- Does Medicare cover a colonoscopy?
- Does Medicare cover acupuncture?
- Does Medicare cover all my health care costs?
- Does Medicare cover ambulance services?
- Does Medicare cover cataract surgery?
- Does Medicare cover chiropractic services?
- Does Medicare cover dental care?
- Does Medicare cover dentures?
- Does Medicare cover diabetes?
- Does Medicare cover eye exams?
- Does Medicare cover eyeglasses and contact lenses?
- Does Medicare cover hearing aids?
- Does Medicare cover hearing tests?
- Does Medicare cover home health care?
- Does Medicare cover hospice care?
- Does Medicare cover insulin?
- Does Medicare cover medical equipment and supplies?
- Does Medicare cover mental health?
- Does Medicare cover physical therapy?
- Does Medicare cover preexisting conditions?
- Does Medicare cover prescription drugs?
- Does Medicare cover preventive services?
- Does Medicare cover routine foot care?
- Does Medicare cover the shingles vaccine in 2022?
- Does Medicare cover weight-loss programs or surgery?
- Does Medicare pay for assisted living?
- Does Medicare pay for nursing homes?
- Does Medicare pay for the pneumonia shot?
- Does Original Medicare automatically include Part A, Part B and Part D?
- How Medicare Works With Other Coverage
- How Much Medicare Costs
- How are Medicare Advantage plans different from Original Medicare?
- How are Medicare Advantage plans different from each other?
- How are Medigap and Medicare Advantage different?
- How can I pick the best Medicare Part D prescription drug plan for my needs?
- How can I tell which Part D prescription drug plans provide good service?
- How do I appeal a denied Medicare claim?
- How do I choose the best Medicare Advantage plan for my needs?
- How do I create an online Medicare account?
- How do I enroll in Medicare?
- How do I enroll in original Medicare?
- How do I find a Medicare approved home health agency?
- How do I give someone permission to talk to Medicare on my behalf?
- How do I order a replacement Medicare card?
- How do I pay my Medicare premiums?
- How do I qualify for Medicare?
- How do Medicare payroll taxes affect my benefits?
- How does retiree health insurance work with Medicare?
- How long do I have to enroll in a Medigap plan? Is there a time limit?
- How much does Medicare Part A pay for hospital costs?
- How much is the late enrollment penalty for Medicare Part A?
- How much is the late enrollment penalty for Part A?
- How much is the late-enrollment penalty for Medicare Part B?
- I am a federal employee and will continue to work for the government after I turn 65, with health care coverage from the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHB). Do I have to do anything about Medicare?
- I am enrolled in a health benefit program through my federal retirement. I also have TRICARE (formerly CHAMPUS) as my secondary insurance. Do both these coverages drop when I become eligible for Medicare?
- I declined enrolling in Medicare Part B when I turned 65. I am now 67. Can I still enroll in Part B?
- I did not sign up for Medicare Part B when I first became eligible. Will there be any consequences of that decision if I later decide to enroll?
- I didn't enroll in Medicare when I turned 65. Can I sign up later?
- I get my prescriptions filled through the VA. Do I need Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage as well?
- I have a Medicare Advantage plan. Do I still need Medigap insurance?
- I have original Medicare (Parts A and B). Do I also have to enroll separately in Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage?
- I heard that you can get help paying the costs of Medicare if you have a limited income. Is this true?
- I receive health insurance from my domestic partner’s employer. Can I delay Part B enrollment after I become eligible for Medicare, without risking late penalties?
- I turn 65 in a few months. When should I sign up for Medicare?
- I will be retiring soon from my job in the federal government. I will continue to receive good health coverage from the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHB). So do I need Medicare Part B?
- I will continue to work after turning 65. My employer’s health insurance is a high-deductible health plan paired with a health savings account. How would this fit in with Medicare?
- I will not retire until age 70. Do I still have to sign up for Medicare at age 65?
- I will soon retire and I’ll be eligible for three types of health insurance: TRICARE For Life due to my service in the military; retiree benefits from my current employer; and Medicare. How will these work together?
- If I am satisfied with my current Medicare coverage, do I need to make any changes during Medicare’s open enrollment period?
- If I change my Medicare Part D plan during Medicare's open enrollment (between Oct. 15 and Dec. 7), when will my new coverage start?
- If I drop my Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage during open enrollment, can I pick it up in the future without a penalty?
- If I move out of my Part D drug plan’s service area in the middle of the year, when can I switch to another plan? Or must I wait for Medicare’s open enrollment period in the fall?
- If I retire at age 62, will I be eligible for Medicare?
- If I switch from original Medicare to a Medicare Advantage plan, can I keep my Medigap supplemental insurance policy?
- If I’m still working at age 65, when do I sign up for Medicare?
- Is enrollment in a Medicare Advantage plan automatic or do I need to enroll directly with the plan?
- Is my doctor required to file my Medicare claims or do I file claims with Medicare directly?
- Is there anyone I can go to for personal help in choosing a Medicare plan or to resolve other issues with Medicare — even if I have to pay for assistance?
- I’m about to lose health insurance from my employer. How soon must I sign up for Part D prescription drug coverage to avoid being hit with late penalties?
- Medicare Eligibility and Enrollment
- The Driving Parts of Medicare
- Types of Medicare Plans
- Understanding Medicare
- What actions can I take during Medicare open enrollment each year?
- What are Medicare star ratings?
- What are my options if my Medicare Advantage plan is ending at the end of this year?
- What are the basic rights and responsibilities of people with Medicare?
- What are the costs for Medicare Part A?
- What are the costs for Medicare Part B?
- What are the costs for Medicare Part D?
- What are the different parts of Medicare?
- What do prior authorization and step therapy mean in Part D drug plans?
- What does Medicare generally cost?
- What happens if I miss Medicare open enrollment?
- What happens to my Medicare if I return to work and join my employer’s health plan?
- What if I have prescription drug coverage from a current or former employer? Can I keep it or will Medicare make me drop it and enroll in a Part D drug plan?
- What is Medicare Advantage?
- What is Medicare Part A?
- What is Medicare Part B?
- What is Medicare assignment and how does it work?
- What is Medicare?
- What is Medigap insurance?
- What is Original Medicare?
- What is a Medicare advance beneficiary notice?
- What is a Medicare formulary?
- What is a Medicare summary notice?
- What is a copayment?
- What is a deductible?
- What is a premium?
- What is coinsurance?
- What is the Medicare Part D late enrollment penalty?
- What is the Welcome to Medicare checkup?
- What is the annual Medicare wellness visit?
- What is the difference between Medicare and Medicaid?
- What services are not covered under Medicare Part A?
- What services are not covered under Medicare Part B?
- When I qualify for Medicare, will Medicare cover my spouse and dependent children too?
- When can I join a Part D prescription drug plan — or switch plans if I already have coverage?
- When do I qualify for Medicare?
- When do premiums and other costs change?
- When is the best time to buy Medigap?
- When will I get my Medicare card?
- Where can I find answers to my Medicare questions?
- Where do I find information about the Medicare Advantage plans in my area?
- Which tax year will Social Security use to determine my income-related Part B and Part D premiums?
- Who can buy Medigap policies?
- Who can delay Medicare Part B enrollment beyond age 65 without getting hit with late penalties?
- Whom do I contact to report Medicare fraud?
- Will I lose Medicaid when I become eligible for Medicare?
- Will Medicare cover me if I travel outside the United States?
- Will Medicare cover services to help me stop smoking?
- Will Medicare pay for a yearly physical examination?
- Will Medicare pay for my flu shot?