Medicare Advantage Plan Updates for 2025
Blog Author: John DemkoWhat do Medicare Advantage plans, also known as Part C, have in store for 2025?
What Do I Get With Original Medicare?
Blog Author: Kari MelloneYou spend the first 65 years of your life contributing to Medicare taxes, so naturally, you may wonder: what do you get with Medicare? Are there any options for coverage beyond Original Medicare? This article will dig a little deeper into what you get with Original Medicare and the options ...
How to Know If You Need a Medigap Plan
Blog Author: John DemkoThere are some health care costs, such as copayments and deductibles, that are not fully covered by Medicare. One can expect to incur these types of expenses, which is why a Medigap plan may be a good idea. Here’s how to know.
How to Know If You Need a Medicare Advantage Plan
Blog Author: Kari MelloneWhen you’re newly eligible for Medicare, the options can be overwhelming. What’s the difference between Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Part D and Medigap? How do I know if I need a Medicare Advantage Plan, or if another plan is the right choice for me? At Twin City Underwriters, we’re here ...
Medicare Prescription Deductibles: What You Need to Know
Blog Author: Tom PetersonWhen comparing Medicare Part D plans, it’s important to consider all the details. Medicare prescription deductibles are one of the factors that will impact the overall cost of your plan. Here’s what you need to know about Part D deductibles.
7 Medicare Facts You May Not Know
Blog Author: Tom PetersonWhen 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?
Blog Author: Kari MelloneThere 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 ...
Why Hospital Admittance Classification Could Impact Medicare Coverage
Blog Author: Todd LewisonIf you or a loved one is admitted to the hospital, whether for a routine procedure or an unexpected illness, it can be a stressful experience. Of the many details to keep track of, the patient’s hospital admittance status probably isn’t the most important. But the classification a patient is given ...
What Are Medicare Election Periods?
Blog Author: TCU AuthorWhether 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. ...