Public Relations: Medicare (Essay Sample)

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Public Relations; Medicare
Assignment #2
Being a health major, my knowledge would be downright essential in analyzing the parts of Medicare to aid uncle Jameson in understanding what it is, and how it operates. The Medicare choice grid for him will contain the costs of Medicare, the deductibles, examples of some of the covered services and co-payments. Since uncle Jameson is a U.S citizen who is turning 65 years, he will be undoubtedly eligible to gain Medicare services. These services will specifically enable him to get health coverage. The below grid would be essential in providing him with essential information about the Medicare site.

Medicare

Topic

Part A (Hospital Insurance)

Part B (Medical Insurance)

Part C (Medicare Advantage)

Part D (Drug coverage)

Coverage

Long term Care
Hospital Inpatient
Home health
Hospice
Skilled Nursing facilities

Medical services,
Physician services and
Medical supplies which are not covered in Part A.

Some of the coverages in Part A and Part B may additionally include benefits like vision, dental, and prescription drug coverage.

Prescription drug coverage

Premium

For Part A, most people get free premium.
When a person buys part A, they pay an amount not exceeding $471 every month.

As of 2021, the premium cost $148.50. It may sometimes go higher depending on the income of the subscriber.

The amount paid usually depends on the service scope and the plans.

The plans may vary depending on the plan that a person chooses, and where they live.

Deductibles

Deductibles are available. A $1484 deduction is made on every benefit period.

The deductibles are available. The amount is $203 on every benefit period

The amount paid for Medicare Part C deductibles is subject to variation depending on the plan.

$405

Copayments

Copayments are available at a rate of 20%

Available at the rate of 20%

The amount paid is subject to variation depending on the plan

Available for 25%.

For further information on the cots, the website listed may be assistive
https://www.medicare.gov/your-medicare-costs/medicare-costs-at-a-glance#collapse-4809
https://www.medicare.gov
Assignment #3
Education on Medicare Part D.
Overview.
Medicare part D deals with drug coverage. It notably entails prescription drug coverage. The Medicare Part D coverage cap implies that there is a temporary limit to which a drug plan covers for a particular drug. Not every person can enter the cap (Medicare.gov). It begins after spending a given amount of the covered drugs. In 2021, once a person has spent an amount of $4130, they are given the coverage cap. This amount is however subject to yearly change.
The Monthly Premiums
For part D, the premiums vary according to the income of the consumer.
Penalty for late enrollment
There may also be penalties for late enrollment in this pl