Important information about the preventive benefits Medicare covers.
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Medicare's Preventive Benefits – What is Covered
Does medicare cover 3D mammograms?
Yes, Medicare does cover 3D mammography, since January 1, 2015. That is, if you’re on original Medicare, hopefully with a Medicare Supplement. If you are on a Medicare “Advantage” plan, you’d better call them to see what they cover.
Just want to thank you again for all the excellent effort you make to provide this very helpful information. I appreciate the time you expend to help us.
Thank you for the kind words, Lexington!
How and when can you change from an advantage plan to a medicare supplement plan?
Sometimes situations are different. Feel free to call..800-729-9590.
Excellent information. Thank you so much.
Does this apply if you only have part A?
Since Part A does not cover doctors, no, Part A will not give you preventive care at doctors. You must have Part A and Part B to even have a Medicare Supplement.
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Is there a coverage gap when you switch from an Advantage Plan to another Medicare Health Care Plan? I have been told there is a 3 waiting month period where you are not covered.
Yes, during the Annual Election Period or the newly-returning Disenrollment period January to March. HOWEVER, going to a Medicare Supplement plan outside of your first Open Enrollment means you must first qualify for that Supplement based on health questions. Happy to explain other options if you want to call me at 1-800-729-9590. There is no three-month period where you are not covered. – Chris
Excellent! Q: I will be using the same doctor on Medicare that I have now. Recently had my complete annual physical which covers the same stuff as the Welcome to Medicare service. If my physical (with my PPO) is less than 11 months prior to starting Medicare (with Plan G) do I need to wait?
That’s the problem. Every PPO is different so you’d have to ask them.