| Description: | With the prevalence of COVID-19, digital health has become more popular and some insurance providers are offering coverage for Telehealth visits for their members. Some of the health insurance providers that may cover virtual health services include Delta, National General, United, BlueCross Blue Shield, Humana, Cigna, Aetna, and others. MEDICARE/OVER 65 YEARS OLD : Medicare is a specialty type of health insurance coverage designed for older individuals. If someone is over 65 (or if they are turning 65 in the upcoming three months) and not receiving benefits from Social Security, you must sign up for Medicare Part A, which is hospital insurance along with Part B, which is medical insurance. It is important to note that you will not receive Medicare automatically. If you currently receive benefits from Social Security, you will receive Medicare Part A and Part B automatically when you become eligible. In this situation you do not have to sign up for the coverage. Instead, Medicare will provide you with a “Welcome to Medicare” packet about three months before you reach your 65th birthday. You can receive Medicare in different ways, and you will receive information to help you decide what you need. You can choose Original Medicare, which includes Part A and B and you have the option to join the Medicare Prescription Drug Plan, which is Part D, separately. This helps to cover the out-of-pocket costs, such as the 20% copay that is required. You also have the option to purchase supplemental coverage, such as Medigap. Another option is Medicare Advantage, which is essentially an “all in one” option that include Part A, Part B, and in some cases, Part D. |
