Suitable Health Plans

Please See Table “Part A Deductible and Coinsurance Amounts for Calendar Years 2023 and 2024 - by Type of Cost Sharing” in following www.cms.gov link.

https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/2024-medicare-parts-b-premiums-and-deductibles

Edited on Nov 20, 2023

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3) When does my Medicare coverage start?

Please click below or visit Medicare.gov official site.

Edited on Nov 22, 2023

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4) Want to View A Phone List, Such As Medicare.gov's Phone Number?

Under construction and phone numbers to be added.

Open Phone List

5A) Want to Look for UHC Medicare Health Plan with Medicaid Qualified in Texas?

One of the choices would be:

United Healthcare Dual Complete TX-D002 (HMO-POS D-SNP), H4514-013-001 plan.

Service area: Texas - Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Jefferson, Liberty, Montgomery, Polk, Waller counties.

Open from below and connect.

Connect to UHC Dual Complete TX-D002

5B) Want to See Plan Resources/Documents - UHC Dual Complete TX-D002 (HMO-POS D-SNP) H4514-013-001?

Open from below to access some UHC plan resources/documents.

Open Plan Documents

6) Want to Connect to UHC (United Healthcare) Benefits Info, OTC Stores Finder, Gyms Locator and More?

Open to Connect

7) Want to Search for Medical Equipment (DME) & Suppliers via Medicare.gov?

Open to Connect

8) Want to See United Healthcare - UCard Sample?

9) What is Medicare Advantage Part C?

Medicare Advantage plans or Medicare Part C plans are offered by private companies approved by Medicare. If you join a Medicare Advantage Plan, the plan will provide all of your Part A (Hospital Insurance) and Part B (Medical Insurance) coverage. Medicare Advantage Plans may offer extra coverage, such as vision, hearing, dental, and/or health and wellness programs. Most include Medicare prescription drug coverage (Part D). See source from US Dept. of HHS below.

Connect to the source of US Department of Health and Human Services about Medicare Advantage or Part C

10) What is Medicare Part D Drug?

Medicare Part D is Prescription Drug Coverage. See source from US Dept. of HHS below.

For the monthly premiums, see source from Medicare.gov below.

Connect to the source of US Department of Health and Human Services about Medicare Part D

Connect to the source of Medicare.gov about Medicare Part D

11) What is AARP?

The American Association of Retired Persons is now known as AARP.

See https://www.aarp.org/what-we-do/?intcmp=GLOBAL-HDR-LNK-CLK-WWD-UXDIA. This link states that AARP is the nation's largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering Americans 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to the more than 100 million Americans 50-plus and their families: health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment.

How does AARP associate with UnitedHealthcare?

UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company pays royalty fees to AARP for the use of its intellectual property. These fees are used for the general purposes of AARP. AARP and its affiliates are not insurers. See the source from https://www.uhc.com/medicare#:~:text=UnitedHealthcare%20Insurance%20Company%20pays%20royalty,its%20affiliates%20are%20not%20insurers.

American Association of Retired Persons is now known as AARP

How does AARP associate with UnitedHealthcare?

12) CMS (Center of Medicare & Medicaid) Requires Recording Calls – Which Calls? When and How?

Consumers may visit and read Contract Year 2023 Medicare Advantage Marketing Policies – Frequently Asked Questions via the following link to find out the information.

The recording requirement went into effect on October 1, 2022, and it applies to enrollments made for a January 1, 2023 effective date and beyond.

https://www.cms.gov/files/document/agent-broker-marketing-faqs-10-19-2022.pdf

CMS Requires Recording Calls – Which Calls? When and How?

13) What is the difference (in functionalities) between health insurance agents and brokers?

Refer to HealthCare.gov below:

A trained insurance professional who can help you enroll in a health (Medicare) insurance plan. Agents may work for a single health insurance company; brokers may represent several companies. You won’t pay anything additional if you enroll with an agent or broker.

https://www.healthcare.gov/glossary/agent/#:~:text=A%20trained%20insurance%20professional%20who,with%20an%20agent%20or%20broker.

Agents or brokers? What are the differences?