Know someone who is Medicare eligible? Here’s a guide to help them assess their plan options and pick the one that fits their needs, especially during the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP), which runs from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7 every year. Where to start First, if you are enrolling your loved one on their behalf, you must have written
As you near retirement, you may receive a lot of information about the Medicare options available to you. While it might feel overwhelming at first, learning about Medicare doesn’t need to be complicated. Get started and learn the basics of Medicare by checking out our Medicare 101 retirement guide. Once you understand the workings
As you get closer to your 65th birthday, you may have more questions about Medicare and your coverage options. Understanding Medicare, how it works and when you decide to enroll in a Medicare plan, is one of the first few steps to finding the right coverage for you. This article is designed to provide
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) introduced a new web page to provide mental health and wellness resources to support members’ well-being. The page includes resources from mental health terminology to emergency response contacts and more. Improving, educating and helping members with their mental health has been an ongoing project for BCBSNE since
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) is aware of recent situations where individuals with Medicare have either: Received COVID at-home test kits in the mail that they never ordered, or Received an Explanation of Benefits (EOB) for COVID test kits that they never ordered and never received. In these cases, the Medicare members
Different changes in your life can impact your access to health insurance. Fortunately, if you experience a qualifying life event, you can access the coverage you need through a Special Enrollment Period (SEP), which can be granted for many reasons. Keep reading to see if your life event qualifies for an SEP. Open Enrollment vs.
Show yourself extra love this month and schedule your annual health exam, because love doesn't have to cost a thing. If you have an Affordable Care Act (ACA) health plan, annual exams and other preventive services are covered at no cost to you, once a year, when you see an in-network doctor or health care
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska’s (BCBSNE) medical directors Dr. Victoria Hall, Dr. Elizabeth Noordhoek and Dr. Cindy Gubbels contributed their insight to help individuals choose a primary care provider (PCP). A PCP acts as a person’s medical home base and aims to provide long-term and preventive care, routine checkups, and referrals to specialists
If you have a Medicare Advantage (MA) plan and want to make a change, the MA Open Enrollment Period (OEP) provides you with a window of opportunity to do so. Here’s what you need to know: The basics MA OEP runs from Jan. 1 to March 31 each year and gives MA members a chance
Did you hear? Open enrollment has been extended through Jan. 15, 2023. Enroll or renew your health insurance for the upcoming calendar year before time runs out. Here’s what you need to know about the date extension: If you applied for coverage Nov. 1 through Dec. 15, your health coverage will be effective Jan. 1,
