Many beneficiaries are surprised to find out that there are still costs outside of their premium, deductible, copay, and coinsurance for Medicare. Thankfully, a Medicare Supplement Plan is an effective tool for mitigating these costs, and in California, there’s a special rule that makes managing your Medicare Supplement plan even easier…
Medicare Advantage Plans are an important and increasingly popular path to getting Medicare benefits. In fact, around 25 million Americans are enrolled in Medicare Advantage. However, like any healthcare plan there may come a time when the plan you are enrolled in no longer fits your needs. The Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period allows enrollees to make changes to their current health care coverage. Find out how you can make smart choices during the Medicare Advantage OEP.
It’s a brand new year and with that comes changes to Medicare. Each year Medicare makes changes to their deductibles, premiums, and copays. If you’ve been holding your breath waiting to find out how you’ll be affected there’s no need to worry, we’ve covered it all for you…
Many beneficiaries struggle with understanding all that’s involved with Medicare. We get it! Medicare can be confusing. Trying to understands all the parts, enrollment periods, co-pays, supplement plans, and more can be overwhelming. Unfortunately too many give up and end up making one of the most common mistakes when it comes to Medicare. Find out what mistake that is and how to avoid it.
Medicare eligibility for most people begins at 65. However, working past 65 is becoming increasingly common among Medicare-eligible individuals causing many to have questions about Medicare coverage. One of the most common questions individuals working past 65 have is, ”How does Medicare work with my current employer insurance?” Understanding how Medicare works with your current insurance can help determine whether or not you should sign up for a Medicare plan.
Choosing a Medicare Part D plan can be confusing. Should I choose a stand-alone plan or a Medicare Advantage plan with prescription drug coverage? What is the Donut Hole? How much does Medicare Part D cost? All these questions are critical to understand before choosing a Medicare Part D plan that is right for you. Follow along as we cover 10 things you should know about Medicare Part D.
Making Medicare plan changes is easy. Depending on the type of coverage you have or your unique situation, there are specific time frames to make changes.
How to Prepare for the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period, also known as AEP, is just now underway. AEP began on October 15th and will end on December 7th. During this time,
Medicare Spousal Benefits For most individuals, Medicare enrollment begins at 65. However, as more seniors are choosing to work past retirement age enrolling in Medicare can become a bit confusing, especially for individuals who are covered
A common question among working seniors is, “do you have to sign up for Medicare at 65 if still working?” Keep reading to find out the answer and more.
