The Senior Health Insurance Information Program and the Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs are offering a new factsheet titled “Medicare and VA Healthcare” to help answer questions regarding the need to enroll in Medicare Part B and Part D.
“There is much misunderstanding and misinformation about veterans’ enrollment in Medicare Part B and Part D,” SHIIP Director Kris Gross said. “Our new factsheet, developed in partnership with the Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs, provides clear information and answers to many questions.”
“We’re always looking for ways to ensure veterans clearly understand the options available to them. This information concerning their health care is extremely important,” said Colonel Robert King, executive director of the Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs. “Iowa’s SHIIP program is an outstanding program and provides excellent informational materials as well as one-to-one SHIIP counselor assistance — and all at no cost to the veteran.”
Veterans can review the Medicare and VA Healthcare factsheet online at www.therightcalliowa.gov or call a SHIIP representative to have a paper copy sent by postal mail.
The factsheet answers questions for veterans including:
• Do I need to enroll in Medicare Part B?
• Should I consider purchasing a Medicare supplement policy?
• How do Medicare Advantage plans coordinate with VA benefits?
• Do I need to enroll in the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit?
• If I enroll in Part B and D can I get help with these costs?
To meet with a trained SHIIP insurance counselor, call 800-351-4664 or visit www.therightcalliowa.gov.