Medicare Advantage – By now, you’ve probably seen a TV commercial (or ten) that talks about all the benefits Medicare Advantage plans offer. But before you go running to enroll in one of these plans, you’ll need to know the foundations they’re built on so you can fully understand how Medicare Advantage plans work. Today, …
Kinds of Medicare Advantage Plans – Did you know that not all Medicare Advantage plans work the same way? There are actually six different types of Medicare Advantage plans, and you’ll need to know which one you have so you can get the most out of your benefits. Each Medicare Advantage plan has its own …
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Plan F Going Away – You don’t hear as much talk about Plan F as you did just a few years ago. That’s led many to believe Plan F is going away. But is it? Are the Medicare beneficiaries enrolled in Plan F going to lose their coverage? Not quite. However, anyone on Plan F …
One of the only times you have guaranteed rights to a Medicare supplement plan (also called a Medigap plan) is during your Medigap Open Enrollment Period. Your unique Medigap Open Enrollment Period begins six months prior to your 65th birthday and ends six months after your 65th birthday. During this time, no Medigap insurance carrier …
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Consider the Advantages of Medicare vs ACA Turning 65 is one of the most important birthdays in a person’s life; it is similar to turning 18 or 21 in the way you now have new access to new options that were not available before. There are always exceptions to every rule, but 65 is when Medicare …
Medicare is a federal health insurance program for people who are over the age of 65 and those with certain disabilities. There are many different coverage options to choose from, all depending on your needs. What’s more, Medicare in Arizona can be very affordable! In this blog post, we will discuss Medicare coverage options in …
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Planning for Medicare requires you to figure out a number of variables. These variables often interact with each other to create new variables, which can make it hard to create a sound plan. One of the tried and true ways to make the most of Medicare is to use Medicare Supplement Insurance. While this is …
There is a lot of information about Part C plans online, but it’s not always easy to tell what coverage they provide. This is partly because there are so many different plans available. Also, unlike Medicare supplements, Part C plans are not standardized. As long as the insurance company provides at least the same benefits …
Houston Methodist has several hospitals and other facilities located throughout the Greater Houston area. Houston Methodist Hospital was ranked the #1hospital in Texas by U.S. News. They have a large facility that offers a full spectrum of care and treatment options. Houston Methodist Hospital and Medicare If you live in the Houston area and are …
Throughout the life of the Medicare program, there have been a few changes. Some Medigap plans have been discontinued, while others have been added. Medigap plans are designated by letters of the alphabet and have included letters A-N. Some of these plans are no longer available, including Medigap Plan J. What was covered by Medigap …
