Should we call Medicare healthcare?
Medicare's annual GEP is from January 1st to March 31st. Part B enrollment during the GEP is possible for those who missed out on Part A enrollment at initial eligibility, however, they may be subject to a 10% late enrollment penalty. A late fee will be assessed for each month that an individual is past their initial qualifying date. Late enrollees may be eligible for a late enrollment grace period. Medicare may be the largest public health insurance program on the planet, but it does not provide comprehensive coverage. Unlike Medicare Part A, which only covers inpatient hospital care, Medicare Part B may pay for outpatient services, such as elective surgery. Health and wellness programs in a nursing home, such as physical therapy, may be covered under Part C. Part A and Part B and D are Medicare's respective trust funds. Providers in Part C charge patients a price per service rendered. Part D enrollees, on the other hand, have the Part B Trust Fund—which pays for the reimburs...