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President Lyndon B. Johnson signed Medicare into law some 56 years ago. A lot has changed in that time, and there are some facts that Americans may not be aware of the health insurance program.<\/span><\/p>\n With all the information out there it\u2019s hard to know where to start. That\u2019s where <\/span>Health Plans of America<\/b> comes in. They do all the hard work for you by offering information and resources to help you make informed decisions. Don\u2019t wait! Connect with a licensed Medicare specialist in your area today.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" President Lyndon B. Johnson signed Medicare into law some 56 years ago. A lot has changed in that time, and there are some facts that Americans may not be aware of the health insurance program. Claiming Social Security does not mean Medicare will automatically start. Check your enrollment period so you don\u2019t miss out on important dates! Medicare insurance isn\u2019t entirely free. Hospital insurance is covered at no additional cost by Medicare; however, the deductible is $1,364 for each benefit period with a $0 for the first 60 days of a benefit period, but then goes up from there. You don\u2019t have to enroll in Medicare just because you turned 65, but you may want to. Check what coverage you<\/p>\n\n
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