How to Choose the Right Medicare Advantage Plan for You
Looking to enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan during the Annual Enrollment Period? Medicare Advantage plans, also known as Medicare Part C or MA plans, are private health insurance plans that provide...
View ArticleThe ABCs of Medicare
What are the different parts of Medicare? Medicare is a federally funded health insurance program available to individuals 65 years and older and those of any age with certain disabilities or...
View ArticleMedicare Advantage Out-of-Pocket Costs
Do you know what you will have to pay if you enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan? The Medicare Advantage (MA) program was established with the goal of providing lower premiums, lower cost-sharing, and...
View ArticleOnly 3 Days Left in the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period for 2013 Plans
With only 3 days left to change your Medicare coverage for 2013, have you reviewed your Medicare plan options yet? The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) runs from October 15th to December 7th...
View ArticleWhat to Know about the Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period
The Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period begins on January 1st and lasts through February 14th. During the 45 day period that makes up the annual Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period (MADP),...
View ArticleHow Medicare Supplement Plans Work with Medicare Advantage Plans
Continuing our Medicare Supplement Insurance series, we will be examining how Medicare Supplement plans work with Medicare Advantage plans. Medicare Supplement (Medigap or MedSup) plans and Medicare...
View ArticleSwitching Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans
In some circumstances, a Medicare Supplement (Medigap) beneficiary may wish to change their plan. It may not be easy, but it can be done. There are several reasons for switching from one Medicare...
View ArticleMedicare Supplement Plan F: The Most Comprehensive Plan
Of the ten standardized Medicare Supplement plans available to Medicare beneficiaries, Medicare Supplement Plan F offers the most comprehensive coverage: it covers more out-of-pocket expenses not...
View ArticleSpecial Enrollment Period for 5-Star Medicare Plans
While most individuals are limited by when and how often they can join, change, or leave a Medicare Advantage or Prescription Drug Plan, a Special Enrollment Period is available if they live in the...
View ArticleMedicare Parts versus Medicare Plans: Understanding the Difference
One common source of confusion for those traversing the Medicare landscape is distinguishing between “parts” and “plans.” Despite the similarities between the words, these are two drastically different...
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