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Understanding Medicare Advantage Plans in Minnesota

Medicare Advantage plans have become a popular choice for seniors seeking comprehensive coverage beyond Original Medicare. Also known as MA or MAPD plans, they offer supplemental benefits and often include prescription drug coverage, providing a more robust healthcare insurance solution over ...

How Does Medicare Part D Work?

Medicare consists of several different parts of coverage. Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B make up Original Medicare, which provides hospital coverage and doctor care, among other services. Find out more about what Original Medicare covers : What Do I Get With Original Medicare?

Are Medicare Premiums Income Based?

When it comes to Medicare, there’s a lot to consider beyond just the basic coverage options. One crucial aspect that often catches new enrollees off guard is the fact that Medicare premiums are income-based. This means that your premium amount for Medicare Part B may vary depending on your income ...

Can I Laminate My Medicare Card?

Shortly before your 65th birthday or when you sign up for Medicare, you’ll receive a red, white and blue paper card – this is your official Medicare card. Your Medicare card will be used for many things, such as receiving health care services from Medicare-approved providers, and you will need to ...

How to Help a Senior Parent Transition into Assisted Living

Moving often comes with stress and a long to-do list, and this can be especially true for an adult child and senior parent who has decided to move into assisted living. This transition may have been challenging to come to terms with, and even if it was easily determined, it can still be an ...

Does Medicare Have a Deductible?

Medicare is not always the most straightforward to understand, and associated costs are often a key factor when starting or re-enrolling in a Medicare plan. When you begin researching your Medicare options and enroll in Medicare, it can be difficult to decipher exactly how much everything will ...

Do Doctors Not Like Medicare Advantage Plans?

Medicare Advantage plans (MA / MAPD’s) are one of the most common Medicare plan enrollments among seniors. As of 2023, Medicare Advantage plans have 30.8 million individuals enrolled, constituting over half (51%) of the eligible Medicare population. Given their popularity among older adults, ...