If you have a limited income, you might qualify for programs that help pay for Medicare costs. Medicaid can cover services Medicare doesn’t, including some dental care and transportation. It can also help pay deductibles and copays for people who qualify. Another program is the…
Medicare helps cover many health services, but it doesn’t pay for everything. Some people have job-based or retiree insurance that works with Medicare to lower…
Medicare and Medicaid are two separate government health programs. Medicare is health insurance for people age 65 and older, or younger adults with certain disabilities…
If you’re just starting with Medicare, it’s helpful to ask a few key questions. First, learn the basics: who qualifies, what the different parts cover,…
If your Medicare card is lost, stolen, or too damaged to use, you can get a new one. Call Medicare at 1-800-MEDICARE or log in…
Everyone with Medicare receives a red, white, and blue card. This card shows your name, your Medicare number, and the dates your Part A and…
Medicare Part D helps cover the cost of prescription drugs. Part D plans are offered by private insurance companies, not the federal government. If you…
Medicare Advantage Plans are private health plans that give you your Medicare benefits in a different way. These plans must cover everything Original Medicare covers,…
Medicare has four main parts. Part A covers hospital care, and Part B covers doctor visits and medical services. Most people start with Original Medicare…
Medicare is a federal health insurance program for people age 65 and older, and for some younger adults with disabilities or certain health conditions. Most…
Health insurance helps you pay for doctor visits, hospital care, and other health services. With insurance, you won’t have to pay the full cost by…
Medicare Open Enrollment runs October 15 through December 7, and scammers are ready. This issue of SMP Hawaii's Kukui Gram covers the most common enrollment…
Hawaii SHIP is partnering with the Hawaii State Executive Office on Aging and the County Offices on Aging to better understand what older adults and…
