Author Archives: Jack McGlynn

There have been changes to Medicare coverage for diabetic products, specifically related to the Medicare Part D prescription drug plans. In 2021, a new insulin benefit program was introduced that caps the cost of insulin at $35 per month per prescription for eligible beneficiaries. This program is available for those enrolled in a Medicare PartContinue reading “Diabetic Products”

The Medicare & You Handbook If you are on Medicare, I hope that you are familiar with the “Medicare & You” handbook.  The “Medicare & You” Handbook is an official U.S. Government publication.  Medicare mails out the handbook every year to all Medicare recipients.  Before I get into the details of the handbook, let me tell you about theContinue reading “Medicare Handbook”

Medicare and the Shingles Vaccine Does Medicare cover the Shingles Vaccine?  The answer is both Yes and No. First, let’s discuss the NO.  Neither Medicare Part A or part B will cover the Shingles Vaccine.  Now, let us discuss the YES.  Medicare requires that Part D plans cover the shingles vaccine.  Medicare does not requireContinue reading “Shingles Vaccine”

Am I Automatically Enrolled in Medicare at age 65? I sometimes get a call from someone asking to meet regarding Medicare Advantage and Supplement plans, only to find out that they have not yet received their Medicare card.  To their surprise, they are not scheduled to be enrolled into Medicare at all. Some people areContinue reading “Automatic Enrollment?”

Four Things Original Medicare Doesn’t Cover but Medicare Advantage Plans Do. Opticians and Eye Exams Original Medicare will cover ophthalmologic expenses such as cataract surgery.  Original Medicare and MediGap policies do not cover routine eye exams, glasses or contact lenses. Many Medicare Advantage plans do cover routine vision care and glasses. Hearing Aids Medicare covers ear-relatedContinue reading “Things Medicare Won’t Cover”