Whittier, Calif., June 21, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PIH Health experts remind Medicare eligible beneficiaries who are approaching 65-years-old of the seven-month Initial Enrollment Period where potential recipients can enroll in Medicare to avoid possible penalties, such as higher premiums. The Medicare enrollment period begins three months prior to the month of the beneficiary’s 65th birthday and ends three months after the birthday month.
Those who are approaching 65 should enroll during his/her eligible period. Original Medicare is managed by the federal government; however, it does not provide the full coverage you may need. For additional coverage from private insurance companies, people have the option to enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan that works like an HMO with more benefits at no additional costs or a Medicare Supplement plan, which covers the gaps in Original Medicare at a higher premium. More information can be found at Medicare.gov.
“PIH Health provides exceptional medical care and a broad range of services for the senior members in our community, and accepts various forms of Medicare,” says Roberto Madrid, MD, MBA, vice president of medical group operations at PIH Health Physicians. “We are a leader in providing care to seniors living within the San Gabriel Valley, Southeastern Los Angeles County and Northern Orange County.”
To help you make informed Medicare decisions, call 1.888.365.4450 or visit PIHHealth.org/Medicare.
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About PIH Health
PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves more than 2.1 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Hospital - Whittier and PIH Health Hospital - Downey and features numerous outpatient medical offices, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. Recognized by Truven Health Analytics and Hospitals and Health Networks as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology, PIH Health invests millions each year in community education and free and low-cost services to support those with the greatest need. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org.
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