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Written by: Vanessa Jerusalimiec (*Amsive Digital)  |  Reviewed by: Shelley Wyant  |  *MHP partners with Amsive Digital on news content What Is and Is Not Covered by a Medicare Advantage Plan? Medicare Advantage plans offer comprehensive health care coverage. These plans cover hospital and medical care, and may also provide dental and vision coverage, hearing health services, and prescription drug coverage. Here’s a closer look at what is and what is not covered by Medicare Advantage...

Written by: Vanessa Jerusalimiec (*Amsive Digital)  |  Reviewed by: Shelley Wyant  |  *MHP partners with Amsive Digital on news content What You Need to Know About Medicare When Retiring After 65 At age 65 you have the option to retire, collect Social Security benefits, and enroll in Medicare. But not everyone retires at 65. If you’re late to retire, here’s what you need to know about Medicare and your employer-sponsored health insurance. Do You Have to Retire to Get Medicare? You’re...

Written by: Vanessa Jerusalimiec (*Amsive Digital)  |  Reviewed by: Shelley Wyant  |  *MHP partners with Amsive Digital on news content Medicare Card Replacement Your red, white, and blue Medicare card makes it easy to access health care coverage. This card displays your name, your Medicare number, and the date your Medicare Part A and Part B coverage started. You’ll need to bring this card with you when you visit your doctor as proof that you have Medicare coverage. But what happens...

Written by: Vanessa Jerusalimiec (*Amsive Digital)  |  Reviewed by: Shelley Wyant  |  *MHP partners with Amsive Digital on news content Medicare Late Enrollment Penalties Explained Most Americans enroll in Medicare at 65. Medicare helps pay for hospital and medical care, preventive care, prescription drugs, and other services to maintain your health and wellness. Enrolling in Medicare gives you great benefits, but there's a catch. If you don’t enroll in Medicare at 65, you could be s...

Attention McLaren Medicare Inspire Duals (HMO-DSNP) Members: We Need YOU! As a valued McLaren Medicare Inspire Duals (DSNP) member, we are excited to invite you to join our DSNP Advisory Committee. The purpose of the DSNP Advisory Committee is to provide an opportunity for you and other DSNP members to share your experiences and feedback about your health plan. We’d love to hear from you! Please come ready to share your thoughts on: Your health plan benefits; Your experience(s) with Member Services; Cas...

Written by: Vanessa Jerusalimiec (*Amsive Digital)  |  Reviewed by: Shelley Wyant  |  *MHP partners with Amsive Digital on news content What’s Covered and Not Covered by Original Medicare Original Medicare covers a range of health care services. This includes hospital care, medical care, and preventive care. But there’s a lot that Original Medicare does not cover. That’s why we offer Medicare Advantage plans to help you get the right health care coverage. What is Original Medicare? O...

Written by: Vanessa Jerusalimiec (*Amsive Digital)  |  Reviewed by: Shelley Wyant  |  *MHP partners with Amsive Digital on news content Dual Eligible Medicare Plan If you’re a low-income adult, you may qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid coverage. This is called dual eligible. When you’re dual eligible, you receive coverage from the federal Medicare health insurance program as well as the state-run Medicaid assistance program. What Does Dual Eligibility Mean? If you’re a dual elig...

Written by: Vanessa Jerusalimiec (*Amsive Digital)  |  Reviewed by: Shelley Wyant  |  *MHP partners with Amsive Digital on news content Original Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage Choosing between Original Medicare vs Medicare Advantage can be a big decision. As you weigh your options, you’ll need to consider coverage and costs. Original Medicare Coverage Original Medicare is the federal health insurance program for older adults over 65. It is divided into Part A and Part B, each with u...

McLaren Northern Michigan, part of McLaren Health Care and northern Michigan’s leading regional health care provider, has earned a 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This highest achievable rating signifies the exceptional level of quality and safe care provided within the hospital and through its outpatient facilities located throughout northern Michigan. Across the country, 483 hospitals earned a 5-star CMS rating, representing 10.4 percent of all US hospitals, pl...

Written by: Vanessa Jerusalimiec (*Amsive Digital)  |  Reviewed by: Kristin Van Dusen  |  *MHP partners with Amsive Digital on news content Applying for Medicare While Still Working Are you turning 65? You can enroll in Medicare as soon as you reach 65, even if you’re still working. But before you apply for Medicare while still working, you’ll need to consider your current health insurance coverage. Can You Get Medicare While Still Working? If you’re still working at age 65, you can ...