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Without Medicare, a lot of senior citizens would be without health insurance. It is important that the elderly of Kansas take advantage of the Medicare plans available in the state to ensure their health is always in the best of shape. The rise of health care costs is astounding, often surpassing inflation two-fold, making the idea of getting Medicare an even more sound decision to make. If you are a permanent resident of Kansas and are over the age of 65, you are eligible for Medicare coverage. Make sure that you do your research about the plan you are deciding to get, so that you aren't surprised with any fees or lack of benefits. See if there are co-payments and deductibles and how much it will cost you.
Some of the Medicare plans only offer coverage for prescription drugs bought from specific pharmacies*, so make sure to check the list to see where you will be able to buy your medications from. To help you find quality Medicare in Kansas, you can use senior centers and senior citizen groups in the state that are dedicated to helping the elderly find coverage. There are also web sites that you can use to get information you need about the different Medicare plans and benefits available in Kansas.
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Hooking up with an organization like SHICK (Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas) isn't a bad course of action.
When looking at all the different plans, benefits and pros and cons, the choices offered are confusing and overwhelming — not to mention the marketing blitz. “I tell people when you see one of these plans you've only seen one,” Suzi Lenker, education and outreach coordinator for SHICK. She said the challenge for consumers is that there is no one-size-fits-all plan.
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* You may be able to get extra help to pay for your prescription drug premiums and costs. To see if you qualify for getting extra help, call:
1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). TTY/TDD users should call 1-877-486-2048, 24 hours a day/7 days a week;
The Social Security Administration at 1-800-772-1213 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. TTY/TDD users should call, 1-800-325-0778; or Your State Medicaid Office
Dental or vision options can be added to your
coverage.
Living longer means paying more for health care.
A woman who retires at 65 can expect to maintain her health until the age of 84, on average.2
Men who expect high health costs after they turn 65 end up retiring – on average – 13 months later than those who don't.3