Resources
- Medicare allows private insurance companies to offer health insurance plans that help pay some of the costs that your Original Medicare doesn’t cover.
- Jenifer Ivanca Insurance Agency’s health insurance brokers are licensed to sell these plans available in Minnesota. Contact our office for a free, face-to-face consultation.
- Medicare is a health insurance program for:
- People age 65 or older
- People under age 65 with certain disabilities
- People of all ages with End-Stage Renal Disease
- Medicare has different parts that help cover specific services
- Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) – Helps cover inpatient care in hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, as well as, hospice care and some home health care. Most people don’t pay a premium for Part A because they or a spouse already paid for it through their payroll taxes while working.
- Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) – Helps cover doctors’ services and outpatient care, it also covers some other medical services that Part A doesn’t cover. Most people pay a monthly premium for Part B, or opt to have it deducted from their social security account.
- Medicare Part D (Prescription Drug Coverage) – Available to everyone through private insurance companies that offer plans that include Medicare drug coverage and are approved by Medicare. Most people pay a monthly premium.
- MNsure is the marketplace in Minnesota for shopping for a health plan for individuals and families.
- People may be eligible for a tax credit to help pay for their health insurance premium, this tax credit is determined by a household’s income.
- Jenifer Ivanca Insurance Agency is an Official Broker Enrollment Center. For assistance in the application process or picking a plan, even if you already have an account with MNsure, contact our office and speak with a licensed insurance broker.
- Medical Assistance is Minnesota’s Medicaid program for people with low income.
- Eligibility is determined by a household’s income, you can determine if you are eligible by examining the Income and Asset Guideline: IAP Chart
- If you find that you are eligible you may call our office for assistance with the application process.
- MinnesotaCare is a health care program for Minnesotans with low incomes
- MinnesotaCare pays for a variety of services like doctor visits, prescriptions and hospital stays. A summary of covered services is available.
- Eligibility is determined by a household’s income, you can determine if you are eligible by examining the income limit (PDF).
- If you find that you are eligible you may call our office for assistance with the application process.
- For information on prevention, assessment, treatment, recovery and more visit the DHS Programs and Services page.
Concerning Medicare
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We do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 12 organizations which offer 85 products in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-MEDICARE, or your local State Health Insurance Program to get information on all of your options.