Did you know that a “Welcome to Medicare” preventive care visit is possible within the first 12 months of having Part B? Regular preventive care can help maintain and help protect your health as you age. Under Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance), some types of preventive care are covered so that Medicare beneficiaries can plan […]
If you check your area for the closest doctor, you may find that some have an “M.D.” (doctor of medicine) after their names, while others have “D.O.” (doctor of osteopathic medicine). It’s pretty obvious that those are types of medical degrees. But you may find yourself wondering a lot more about these two types of […]
One key component of a health maintenance organization (HMO) health insurance plan is the primary care physician (PCP).¹ This is the person who will coordinate all of your medical care. You will likely be required to choose a primary care physician when you sign up for your insurance. This is an important decision, so carefully […]
If you’re searching for low-cost health insurance for your children, see if your family qualifies for the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). But who is eligible, and how do you apply? Here are the basics on CHIP. What Does CHIP Mean?1 The acronym CHIP means Children’s Health Insurance Program, which is a federal healthcare program […]
Telemedicine, also known as telehealth, gives patients the ability to meet with healthcare providers remotely using telecommunications technology. As telemedicine grows, you may have questions about this healthcare service. HealthMarkets answers some of telemedicine’s most frequently asked questions. What Is Telemedicine? Telemedicine is what allows patients to receive non-emergency medical advice or a diagnosis of […]