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  1. What do I pay for Medicare Part A?

    You usually don't pay a monthly premium for Part A if you or your spouse paid Medicare taxes for at least 40 quarters while you were working. You can get Part A without a premium if: You already get a Social Security or Railroad check for retirem...
  2. What is Original Medicare?

    Medicare is the government-run insurance program for those 65 and older, or people with certain disabilities or end-stage renal disease (permanent kidney failure). What's covered on Medicare is based on federal and state laws, national decisions ma...
  3. Options on our member portal - Hally

    How do I order a new ID card? How can I check my claims? How can I see my preauthorizations? How to file a grievance or appeal a coverage decision? Where can I get an Appointment of Representative form? How do I authorize release o...
  4. Am I eligible for original Medicare?

    You're eligible for Original Medicare, or Part A and Part B, if you: Are 65 or older. Are disabled. Eligible after 24 months on disability. Have end-stage renal disease. Am I eligible for Medicare Advantage? What if I'm still covered at wo...
  5. How can I estimate drug cost?

  6. What do I pay for Medicare?

    What is a monthly premium? What are out-of-pocket costs? What do I pay for Medicare Part A? What do I pay for Medicare Part B? What do I pay for Medicare Advantage? What do I pay for Medicare Part D? ...
  7. How do I enroll in a non-Medicare plan?

    Click here to find out more about how and when to enroll in Individual and Family plans.
  8. Why Do I Need Insurance?

    Unfortunately health issues and accidents happen, and getting sick or hurt without coverage is more expensive. For example, the cost of a broken arm is more than $2,500, and if requiring surgery, can be several times that. If a hosptial stay is req...
  9. Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period

    On January 1–March 31 each year, you can make the following changes during the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period. If you're on a Medicare Advantage plan (with or without drug coverage) you can switch to another Medicare Advantage plan (wit...
  10. Need to add a dependent to an existing plan?

    Click here to download the form to add dependents to your small group plan.