New Medicare Card 101: Photos, Prices, and What You Need to Know for 2020
In 2018, in a long-overdue move to protect your privacy, the government mailed new Medicare cards to over 59 million people with Medicare. Cards now have a new…..
Hal Levy
Healthcare Writer
Hal was a former staff writer at HealthCare.com, where he monitored the insurance industry and helped consumers make smart medical decisions. Prior to joining HealthCare.com, Hal worked to grow other startups and nonprofit groups. He drinks a ton of coffee and eats vegetables almost every day.
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Are Health Insurance Subsidies Based on This Year’s Income?
Nearly 10 million people are eligible for generous subsidies towards comprehensive Affordable Care Act (ACA or Obamacare) health insurance, but they never apply. Don’t be one of those…..
Last updated on May 13th, 2020
Lab Services, One of Ten ACA Essential Health Benefits
Your health insurance includes nurses, doctors, and…a team of scientists? Sure does. Since 2014, almost all health plans must offer you laboratory services coverage. Lab services coverage means…..
Last updated on March 18th, 2020
6 Things to Remember As You Negotiate Medical Bills
It helps to take care of your doctor, hospital and ambulance bills as soon as you’re able to do so. That’s easier said than done for many people……
Last updated on March 18th, 2020
What’s the Point of a Deductible?
Each year, your health insurance plan will want you to store a new insurance card in your wallet – and might ask you to keep that wallet open…..
Last updated on March 17th, 2020
How to Best Prepare Yourself for Negotiating Medical Bills
Even the luckiest among us will have to rush to a hospital at some point. Hospitals are required to treat you in an emergency, regardless of your insurer…..
Last updated on March 17th, 2020
How to Save Money with Expanded Bronze Plans
A lifeline has opened up for Americans who, despite having health insurance coverage, struggle to afford routine healthcare. Most insurance policies make you pay all your bills until…..
Last updated on March 17th, 2020
What Is Medicare Part C?
Medicare Part C (also called Medicare Advantage) operates more like traditional health insurance than Original Medicare. Multiple private insurers offer different Part C plans. If you choose to…..
Last updated on April 1st, 2020
Disability and Medicare: Can I Get Medicare Before 65 If I’m Disabled?
We’ve answered a similar question on disability and Medicare previously. If you’re “on disability,” then you may be able to get Medicare before you turn 65. That said,…..
Last updated on April 1st, 2020
How to Get Your 1095 Tax Form?
Contact Your Insurer Directly There’s only one place where you can get a copy of your 1095 tax form: your insurance company. Contact them directly — ONLY your…..