Medicare 101 – Start at the Beginning!
Medicare basics explained.
Category: Medicare
Turning 65? There Are Medicare Decisions To Be Made!
You knew the day was coming. You dreaded the though of having to make decisions about your health insurance once you turned 65. Now that day is approaching and you have that deer in the headlights look.
When can I enroll in Medicare and Social Security?
Medicare can be confusing for many people. There are different times when you can, when you should and when you must sign up for some or all parts of Medicare. Even though you may not be retired and drawing Social… Read moreWhen can I enroll in Medicare and Social Security?
AEP, OEP, IEP, SEP – What do these Medicare Enrollment Acronyms mean?
It is difficult to watch television without seeing ads for Medicare plans that promise that they are the best plan you if you just call now! But what is the real story? Does everyone have to make a change or… Read moreAEP, OEP, IEP, SEP – What do these Medicare Enrollment Acronyms mean?
Medicare Advantage Plans – Help You Save Money on Healthcare!
Medicare Advantage plans, aka Medicare Part C, are private health plans offered through insurance companies that contract with Medicare to manage your healthcare. Medicare Advantage plans (MA and MAPD) are alternatives to Original Medicare that provide coverage of Part A,… Read moreMedicare Advantage Plans – Help You Save Money on Healthcare!
Can You? Should You? Switching Medicare Supplement Plans.
Medicare Supplement Insurance, also called Medigap Insurance, is private insurance that can cover coinsurance, co-payments and deductibles that are not covered by Original Medicare. Coverage from a Medicare Supplement differs from one Plan to another plan. Deciding to SwitchBecause Medicare… Read moreCan You? Should You? Switching Medicare Supplement Plans.
Medicare Part D – Prescription Drug Coverage
Medicare Part D is the Prescription Drug portion of Medicare. Part D plans are available from private insurance companies contracted with Medicare to provide and coordinate prescription benefits to beneficiaries. There are two ways for Medicare beneficiaries to get prescription… Read moreMedicare Part D – Prescription Drug Coverage