Medicare Advantage and Supplement Plans (3) News

7 Medicare Facts You May Not Know

When you’re enrolling in Medicare or choosing a new Medicare plan, it’s important to understand the options and process. However, we know that Medicare can be confusing! To make it easier, we’re sharing some lesser-known Medicare facts that will help you better navigate the system, courtesy of ...

Does Your Medicare Advantage Plan Offer Extra Benefits?

There are many health care services that are not covered by Original Medicare. These include vision and preventative dental care, hearing aids, and prescription drug costs, among others. If you need coverage for these types of care (as the majority of seniors do) you’ll need to pay out of pocket or ...

What Are Medicare Election Periods?

Whether you’re new to Medicare or have been enrolled for years, figuring out when you’re able to enroll or make changes to your plan can be difficult. There is a set timeframe for when you’re first eligible to enroll in Medicare, as well an annual period in which you can make changes every year. ...

How Can I Check My Medicare Eligibility?

As you or a loved one approaches 65, there are many questions about Medicare. The first is usually the simplest: do I qualify for Medicare?

Should I Get Medicare Advantage or Medigap?

It’s no secret that there is a lot more to Medicare than a simple one-size-fits all plan. If need a health plan to better suit your needs than traditional Medicare can provide, you should consider a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan. Here’s how to decide what plan will work best for you and what ...

3 Reasons Why to Choose a Medicare Advantage Plan

What is a Medicare Advantage Plan? A Medicare Advantage Plan provides coverage through private insurance companies instead of through government provided Medicare services. These private insurance companies provide all of the benefits of a Part A Plan, a Part B Plan, and in most cases, a Part D ...

Everything You Need to Know About Medicare (But Were Afraid to Ask)

We’re passionate about Medicare and health insurance but we’ll be the first to tell you: it’s confusing. With the ever-changing laws and legislation, staying on top of what you need to know about Medicare is a challenge.