Medicare Enrollment: When Can I Sign Up for a Medicare Plan?
For the most part, enrollment into Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plans—and similar Medicare Health Plans—are governed by Medicare enrollment periods. This means that without a special exception—known as a special enrollment period—you can only enroll in these programs during specific yearly time windows. Read…
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Do I Need Medicare if I Already Have Health Insurance? Understanding Enrollment
Many older adults who qualify for Medicare—but still have private health insurance through a partner or employer—wonder exactly how Medicare will figure into their future plans.
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What is Medicare Advantage? Plans, Costs, and How to Enroll
Medicare Advantage plans are required to cover everything included in Medicare Parts A and B. Like Original Medicare plans, they come at different costs and different levels of coverage depending on the specifics of the plan you choose.
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Can you pass a Medicare Vocabulary Quiz?
A basic knowledge of Medicare terminology will ensure you know exactly what you are signing up for during this year’s Open Enrollment Period and that you are able to make the most of your benefits.
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What Do I Need to Know About Medicare? Medicare Myths and Facts
Medicare is a complicated and important program currently serving over 50 million Americans 65 years of age or older. Unfortunately, misconceptions about Medicare are common and can lead to confusion, disappointment and poor decisions. Below we bust 5 of the most common Medicare myths to make sure you get the best possible care to live your healthiest life.
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Which Medicare Supplement Plan Do I Want? Pros and Cons of Medicare Supplement Insurance Options
Once you have decided that Medicare Supplement Insurance is the right choice for you, it’s time to dive into the alphabet soup of plan options. Every plan option is known by a letter—such as Plan A or Plan G—and each one offers different benefits. The plan you choose will depend on your lifestyle, preferences, the benefits that are most important to you and your budget. Read on to get a better understanding of the individual plans and how the right plan can help meet your needs.
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Medicare Home Health Care: What is Types of Home Health Care Are Covered?
Home health care services must be ordered by your doctor and are only covered by Medicare under certain conditions. Read on to find out how home health services are covered and to make the most of your benefits.
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Medicare Age Impact: How Does my Age Affect My Medicare Supplement Insurance Plan?
Choosing to purchase a Medicare Supplement Insurance policy can be a sound financial decision. These policies could help protect you from large medical bills that Original Medicare doesn’t cover, as well as help stabilize your monthly healthcare spending. Since you are more likely to require greater amounts of healthcare as you age, generally speaking the older you are the more you will pay for a particular policy. Fortunately, no matter what your age is there are strategies you can use to get a good rate for the policy of your choice.
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Choosing a Medicare Supplement Plan: How to Make the Best Choice for You
Medicare coverage is a sound financial decision that can help promote peace of mind, while protecting your financial future. Follow our guide to make sure you make the most cost-effective choice that includes the benefits that matter the most to you.
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$0 Premium Plans: How Can I Get a $0 Monthly Premium Medicare Advantage Plan?
If you are like most people who are about to or already qualify for Medicare benefits your mailbox is overflowing with plan options, many of which include $0 monthly plan premiums. How is this even possible? And are these plans too good to be true? Read on for the real deal on $0 monthly premium Medicare Advantage plans.
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