Medicare traditionally sends its handbooks and notices through the mail. If you’re satisfied receiving your Medicare information and other documentation to your mailbox, you can continue to do so.
Medicare traditionally sends its handbooks and notices through the mail. If you’re satisfied receiving your Medicare information and other documentation to your mailbox, you can continue to do so.
However, you can also track your claims and notices online by accessing Medicare online. You can sign up for free and create an account at MyMedicare.gov.Once you’ve set up your account, there are three major resources you can take advantage of:
eMSN
Medicare & You
Automatic premium payments
Speaking of payments; you can make your monthly premium payments online in two different ways. First, there’s Medicare Easy Pay. This free service will automatically deduct your premium from your checking or savings account each month. To set it up, you must mail an authorization form to Medicare. Your second option is through your online bank.
Automatic payments are optional. Keep in mind that you can still pay your Medicare premiums by mailing in a check, money order, or credit card information. Automatic payment is also an alternative for Medigap, Part D, and Medicare Advantage. Each insurance company has its own system for automatic payments and electronic access to benefit statements and information about plan rules and benefits. In many cases, you can have your other Medicare premiums deducted automatically from your Social Security payment.