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…
A question that we frequently receive is, “Can I laminate my Medicare card?” It’s an important question because you don’t want to invalidate your card by altering it. Your Social Security card, Driver’s License and Medicare card are a few of the most important types of identification you have. If you’re a Medicare beneficiary, you…
Does Medicare cover chiropractic care? The short answer is – YES. However, it’s not that simple. Medicare will not pay for every single type of chiropractic service. There are certain requirements that are needed in order to get payment and treatment approved. Let’s look into what Medicare will pay for (and what they won’t). Does…
It can be a huge and costly mistake if you only rely on Original Medicare without any backup coverage. News Flash: Original Medicare does not cover all of your healthcare costs which can leave you with unexpected and costly healthcare bills. Basic Medicare will only cover 80% of your Medicare approved medical bills. You’re responsible…
Does Medicare cover the shingles vaccine? Does Medicare cover Shingrix or Zostavax, the two vaccines used for shingles? How much does the shingles vaccine cost? We’ll answer those questions and more with this overview of the Medicare shingles vaccine. Is the shingles vaccine covered by medicare Part D? Original Medicare will not cover the shingles…
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Licensed Agent, REMEDIGAP Founder
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.