Are you happy with your Medicare Advantage Plan? Nearly a third of people on Medicare are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage Plan and a large percentage will allow their current plan to renew for the following year. But this could be a big mistake. In order to know why it may be a mistake you’ll need to understand how Medicare ...

Do you have questions about changes to 2013 Part D plans? Just as sure as politicians blame each other for the County’s problems you know that each year there will be changes to Medicare Part D plans. 2013 Part D plans will be no different. Some changes are quite clear to see because the Medicare prescription drug program is regulated ...

How can you tell which is the best Medicare Part D plan? Times are tough. Money is tight. And the cost of prescription drugs are through the roof. So with all the choices available how do you find the best Medicare Part D plan? If you are sticking with original Medicare, choosing a Medigap policy or enrolling in a Private ...

Don’t compare Medicare Part D plans without considering these 5 things To compare Medicare Part D plans you must understand all the moving parts. And there are a lot of moving parts. Often people choose a plan based on a narrow set of criteria only to find that the plan did not meet their needs or ultimately had a much ...

Follow these steps to find Medicare Advantage programs on the medicare.gov website Each year some Medicare Advantage programs are added, changed or omitted from services areas across the Country. If you want to find information about available Medicare Advantage plans you should go to the source and visit the medicare.gov website. That sounds easy enough but navigating the Medicare website ...

Medicare formulary changes for may cost you For the most part the Medicare Part D drug program has been beneficial for people who would otherwise not be able to afford the high cost of medications. Health care reform legislation means that Medicare Part D formulary changes that took place in 2012 may cost you. Legislation that became effective January 1 ...

Some features of Part D plans are the same for all plans Comparing Part D plans can be a pain! Aside from the formulary and monthly premium, you need to compare the deductibles, copays and whether a plan includes coverage in the gap. There are some things you don’t have to worry about. The Part D Standard Benefit Model sets ...