If you’re new to Medicare, then you may have heard of something called the “Welcome to Medicare Visit.” What exactly is included in your Welcome to Medicare physical (also referred as the Initial Preventive Physical Examination, or IPPE) and how much will it cost? Welcome To Medicare Visit Your Welcome to Medicare preventive exam is…
Did you know that the CDC estimates that the flu affects between 9 million and 49 million each year? Over 200,00 people are hospitalized and annual deaths range from 3,000 to 49,000! The flu vaccine is often recommended as the first and best way to prevent the flu virus and its serious complications. But, will…
A colonoscopy is one of the most common cancer screening tests and is extremely helpful in the early detection of colorectal cancer. The question you’re probably asking is, “Does Medicare cover colonoscopy?” What is covered under Medicare and what will they pay? Let’s find out. Does Medicare Cover Colonoscopy? Yes, Medicare will cover all of…
Are you one of the many Medicare beneficiaries who are in need of dental implants? You probably have some questions such as, “Does Medicare cover dental implants?” and, “Do Medicare Supplements cover dental implants? Does Medicare Cover Dental Implants? If you have coverage under Medicare, then you are probably enrolled in Medicare Part A and…
Are Medicare premiums tax Deductible? It may be possible to deduct your Medicare premiums from your federal taxes. In this post, we’ll go over the criteria you’ll need to meet in order to save money by deducting Medicare premiums from your taxes. What Medicare premiums will I have to pay? There are over 60 million Americans currently enrolled in Medicare and…
Does Medicare cover acupuncture treatments? Yes! On January 21, 2020, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) gave notice that acupuncture treatments will be covered to help with chronic low back pain. This is great news for anyone who suffers from chronic low back pain and is looking for an alternative medication painkillers. Does…
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Michael Quinn is a nationally licensed insurance expert with over a decade of experience and has helped over 1000 clients with their Medicare Supplement needs. Michael has been consulted as an expert insurance source for dozens of high-profile websites such as USA Today, Yahoo.com, NerdWallet, Bankrate, ThinkAdvisor, The Epoch Times, and many more.
Joann Quinn
Licensed Agent, REMEDIGAP Founder
Joann Quinn is a nationally licensed insurance expert with over a decade of experience and has personally helped thousands of clients with their Medicare Supplement questions and needs. Joann has been consulted as a Medicare expert for high-profile websites and runs a very popular YouTube channel that focuses on understanding the complexities of Medicare.