Part A – Not Always Free Introduction This is the second in a four-part series of things that you need to know when enrolling in Medicare and deals with eligibility for free Part A Medicare coverage. As a refresher – Part A Medicare generally covers the cost of inpatient hospital…
Medicare has residency requirements – in this article we look at what they are, how they work and how you can meet them and still spend extended time (ET) outside the US (OUS).
Checklists are the easiest and best method to ensure that you complete everything you need to do when enrolling in Medicare – and there is a lot to do. At Fortende Health, we are all Seniors – and understand how easy it is to feel overwhelmed with the amount of information and complexity associated with Medicare enrollments – either initial enrollments or annually thereafter.
Do I need Medicare Part B? No Waiting! It is a question that I get all the time. I’m healthy and living offshore – why should I bother with Medicare Part B? The answer is – it depends on if you ever plan to come back to the US to…
Even for the most educated and savvy folks, understanding how Medicare works is a daunting task. That is why we started Fortende Health.
The Medicare program began in 1965 with the creation of Medicare for people over 65 in two parts: Part A and Part B.