Medicare A & B Basic Costs Medicare has many moving parts: Part A Part B Part D Medicare Advantage (Part C) Medicare Supplements Original Medicare consist of two types of coverages, Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B, which cover different services, discussed in more detail below. Given that these two separate parts are part …
Medicare Made Clear Medicare Made Clear. No one takes the time to tell you that when you turn 65 that there is going to be many choices to make when you first start Medicare. And often if someone does explain it to you they never follow up with you again. You have no idea how …
February 2018 Medicare Changes So what kind of changes are coming to Medicare in February of 2018 you ask? It is the Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period So did you make a bad choice during open enrollment and now your having the buyer blues? Well don’t be sad for very long because you can now pick …
Medicare Recipient Cost Changes for 2018 It is that time of year again for the annual change in co-payments for Medicare recipients. So what does that mean exactly for you? That means modest price increases for those Medicare recipients who choose to stick with Original Medicare Part A and Part B. Although the increases are …
In this Podcast I give a quick breakdown of 5 Fast facts that will have anyone have a successful enrollment for the 2018 Medicare season. Keep it quick, keep it simple, and if all else fails call us at 800-708-5810.
Annual Enrollment Period Dates So always remember that the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) last from October 15th through December 7th every year. It is the period when you can enroll, change your plan, or drop your plan. Listed below are 5 Facts you need to know to make your AEP successful. AEP Is Primarily for …
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Comparing Cost While Medicare covers most treatments at 80%, there are some gaps that patients struggle to fill. This is where Medicare Supplement Plans ( Medigap ) come in. These plans vary in cost and coverage by insurance company and state, so it’s important to shop around before committing to one choice. Here’s what you …
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Everyone has to start somewhere when enrolling in Medicare. By the time you sort through all of the mail you receive when you turn 65 and decide what is relevant to you, you will be on the verge of turning 70. Knowing what a challenging time you will have is why we decided to make …
Auto Enrolled In Your Carriers Medicare Advantage For the thousands of Americans who turn 65 each day, Medicare coverage is – in most cases – a long-awaited and welcomed healthcare safety net. But recently, an increasing number of beneficiaries have been raising an outcry about Medicare coverage they received – but never asked for. Untold numbers …
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Medicare Doesn’t Pay For Everything An informed healthcare consumer is a powerful healthcare consumer. Whether you are newly eligible for Medicare or you’re looking to educate yourself about all available services, it’s important that you understand what Medicare does and does not cover. It may help you with most of your basic needs, but there …