How Does Medicare Work with VA Benefits? | VA and Medicare Explained
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- If you have coverage from the VA, you don't necessarily need to enroll in Medicare. Get the answer to the popular question, "How does Medicare work with VA benefits?" However, you still should consider applying for Medicare for numerous reasons. If you are nearing Medicare eligibility and are thinking about how Medicare works with VA benefits, watch this video as we break it down and show you how you can add on additional coverage at no cost to you!
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VA benefits explained (0:22)
Why consider Medicare (1:24)
Late enrollment penalties (2:00)
Medicare Part D (2:47)
Real-life example (3:22)
Extra benefits at NO cost to you (4:20)
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I have a good VA clinic where I've had no problems with appointments, and good care from their walk-in clinic. They also send me to community care for more advanced treatment, colonoscopy, and dermatology. I've used medicare once to get a primary care civilian doctor.
Are you in Texas?
@@myrealsalt No, NC.
I'm 100% P & T and am Priority Group 1 for VA Med Care. 100% P & T and PG 1 gives me totally free med care, dental, vision care, and audiology services (including hearing aids).
I am in San Francisco so I have access to a major VA Med Center (that includes an inpatient hospital).
When the time came to sign up for Medicare I passed on that because I'm very pleased with the VAMC. (Already had three surgeries, four colonoscopies, and what seems like an MRI every year. Plus I get labs every few months. And of course all prescriptions free.)
Bottom line: I know not everyone has this level of VA healthcare, just saying for this Veteran, I'm good.
thanks for your comment!
So many questions answered in 6 minutes!
I have VA benefits at 100% plus SMC housebound. I am on Medicare with Tri-Care for life. Due to Medicare, I am enrolled in a Cardio course at no charge to me. I also have Care in the community for cardiology, sleep and urology.
That is great to hear!
I have received excellent care from the VA here in Maryland. They have provided me with top of the line hearing aids, biPAP machine, eyeglasses, and good all-round care. Having said that, I want to know that I am covered in the case of a major illness and may want to go to Johns Hopkins for instance. They only accept their own MA plan. The Mayo Clinic doesn't accept MA plans. So, even though I have VA benefits, I have a Plan G supplement. I am a retired insurance agent and subscribe to the parachute theory. It is better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it!
We are glad you found something that works!
Such a helpful video!
I’m a spouse of a 100% PT veteran and I have CHAMPVA, what Medicare coverage would you recommend, if any? I will be getting parts A and B soon, but not sure that’s enough with just CHAMPVA. Thank you very much for your help!
Hi there - Here on our social media team, we do not have access to the plan options that our agents have available to them. If you'd like, you can give us a call at 817-249-8600 and an agent in your state can provide you with recommendations.
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Hi Max - let us know if you have any questions!
I get all my prescriptions from the VA. currently am appealing not getting a pricey sleep med from VA.
That is great - we hope that appeal works!
Have been on Medicare for 13 years and do not have part B - what are some options for additional coverage that the VA does not cover? Adding part B now is cost prohibitive.
Hi John, to our knowledge, there aren't any additional plans you can likely get. There are standalone plans such as dental, vision, and hearing coverage, and cancer insurance. But for actual medical coverage, you would need to enroll in Medicare Part B. You cannot get a marketplace/ACA plan since you are eligible for Medicare.
Have you checked to see if you're eligible for Medicare Savings Programs or the Extra Help program through Social Security?
i wish i could get the information from someone who was not trying to sell me something.
Hi there, what information are you looking for?
Does TRICARE Select count as credible coverage? If I have TRICARE select AND VA priority group 1 medical with prescriptions you still recommend Medicare? Thanks.
Hi there, Tricare is not creditable coverage for Medicare Parts A and B. In fact, Tricare is secondary coverage to Original Medicare. Tricare for Life functions as a supplement, or wraparound, for people enrolled in Medicare Parts A and B. This means that Medicare will be your primary insurance. However, Tricare is creditable coverage for Medicare Part D. Learn more here: boomerbenefits.com/tricare-and-medicare/
If you have tricare, you must sign up for part b at age 65. If you don’t, you will lose tricare eligibility.
@SHOW ME YOUR DALEEL What about if you have both TRICARE and VA?
@@glendacastillo6504 you will lose tricare if you don’t sign up for and pay the part B premium at age 65. Having both VA and tricare gives you more flexibility to see doctors
I got a supplemental B plan so i can just go to a doctor without referral
Great info!
I am 72 and happy with VA coverage. I'm 100% P&T , do I need Medicare part B?
The VA isn’t creditable coverage for Part A or Part B, so if you just have the VA coverage without creditable employer coverage then you would want to enroll in Part A and Part B to avoid late penalties and to have access to civilian doctors and hospitals if you ever needed them. However, the VA is creditable coverage for Part D.
So for not using Medicare cause you don’t need it, you pay a penalty? Sounds like a bunch of crap!
We always hear that there is a penalty for late enrolment in Medicare part B .... So, what exactly is that penalty?? I would assume that you pay a higher monthly part B premium.... What is that amount in dollars?
HI there - it is 10% of the average for each year you are without coverage.
Solid advice. A+ video
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What is a low cost part d plan for TN 38371 zipcode
Hi there - it depends on what medications you are on! Some plans are as low as 50 cents per month.
I'am living overseas and can not use medicare so I canceled my part B. Why have a $170 a month from my social security taken out for something I can't use?
You have a valid point! Just know that if you return to the US and need to apply for Part B again, you'll likely have a late enrollment penalty.
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2:50 do you recommend Medicare Part D for those who also have TFL?
Hi there - Danielle briefly mentions TFL at the beginning of this video. TFL includes prescription drug coverage, which you can use in lieu of Medicare Part D. Some people purchase Part D for additional coverage, but you are not required to do so.
@@BoomerBenefits a few years down the line, I’m looking at TFL and VA (and maybe a Medicare Advantage for Part B premium buyback that DKR mentioned here) for prescription coverage, but no Medicare Part D - thank you for clarifying
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So, I'm a veteran and go to my VA hospital right now. If I don't sign up for Medicare then Social Security won't take it out of my Social Security check, right?
Correct! Your Medicare premiums will only draft out of your Social Security check when you are enrolled in Medicare and receiving S.S. benefits.
The VA also offers Community Care for some veterans and with this you are paying for nothing if you buy medicare. A 100% disabled veteran is entitled to free medical care and there is no need for medicare.
Any veteran rated 50 percent or higher gets free medical