Medicare Advantage Plan News

Who Can Make Medicare Decisions on Your Behalf?

Understanding all the rules of Medicare and navigating all of the different plan options and choices can be a daunting task. As we age, it's common for a decline in mental cognition, and the older we get, the more this stands true. Whether it's unexpected medical issues or a general feeling of ...

What Are OTC Benefits in a Medicare Advantage Plan?

Have you ever heard that Medicare Advantage plans often offer benefits beyond what's covered by Original Medicare? It's true! Medicare Advantage plans have become a popular option for Medicare enrollment among Medicare beneficiaries. Among other things, one added benefit that has become ...

What to Do If You Signed Up for the Wrong Medicare Plan

Choosing the right Medicare plan is an important decision, and it can feel overwhelming. For many people, especially those transitioning from employer-sponsored insurance, the differences in coverage, costs, and provider networks can come as a surprise. Fortunately, if you realize the Medicare plan ...

What Is the Medicare Part B Giveback?

Have you heard a friend or a TV commercial claiming you can get money back for your Medicare Part B premiums? Sound too good to be true? Well, it's not! However, there are guidelines for who and what type of medicare plans are qualified for this type of benefit. At Twin City Underwriters, we work ...

Can I Use Medicare for Amazon Pharmacy?

Amazon has changed the way many of us shop and the convenience of our lives. What once started as an online bookstore has evolved into an online mega platform where you can order just about anything, and now get groceries and even prescription medications delivered! So if you are curious about ...

What is a Medicare Advantage Plan (And Do I Need One?)

When it comes to Medicare, you have a lot of choices and one of the most common is a Medicare Advantage Plan. These plans are an alternative to Original Medicare and often come with added benefits. If you're wondering what these plans are, how they work, and whether one might be right for you, this ...

How Can Medicare Advantage Plans Have No Premium Cost?

If you're close to starting Medicare or even have been enrolled for some time, you've likely heard of $0 premium Medicare plans and wondered how that can be. It must be too good to be true, right? Well, it's not! $0 premium Medicare Advantage plans do exist and can be a good fit for many ...