Standardized Medicare supplement benefits at a glance Before you begin shopping for a Medicare supplement it makes sense to know what benefits are included in each standardized plan. The Medigap Benefits chart below will allow you to compare plans and find the level of coverage that is right for you. If you’re new to Medicare or have never shopped for ...

Enrolled in Medicare Advantage? You may be able to switch to a Medicare supplement Of course you can switch to a Medicare supplement if you are in your Annual Election Period and can pass underwriting requirements. But what about when you are enrolled in a plan mid-year and would like to switch? This article will detail when you can switch ...

If your Medicare plan is not renewing take advantage of this Special Enrollment Period Medicare Advantage and Part D plans are calendar year plans. Each year insurance companies offering these plans can choose to non-renew a plan or exit a service area. If your Medicare Advantage or Part D plan is not going to be offered for the following year ...

What is Medicare Advantage insurance and is it right for you? A recent survey found that a significant percentage of people either don’t know what type of plan they are enrolled in or couldn’t identify the differences between Medicare Advantage insurance and Medicare supplemental insurance. This doesn’t bode well for people on Medicare choosing the best type of plan for ...

Top five things to consider when trying to find a new Medicare plan Whether you are new to Medicare or are interested in switching to a new Medicare plan there are certain things you must consider if you are going to choose the best plan for your circumstances. Too many times people jump into a Medicare plan because a friend ...

Undeniably the best Medicare resource – Medicare And You 2014 handbook The is no shortage of questions when it comes to Medicare. If it wasn’t confusing on its own the changes are enough to keep people asking questions. The official government handbook, Medicare And You 2014 is the best place to start to understand all you need to know about ...

What is Medicare Part C? Enrolling in Medicare and deciding on a Medicare Plan or Medicare supplement can be a daunting task. To make things even worse the terminology is new and not very descriptive. Part A, Part B, Part D and now Medicare part C! Most people know that Medicare Part A is your hospital coverage that requires a ...

Medicare modernization act brings about new additions to standardized Medigap options It almost seems as though there are too many Medicare plan choices. Should you enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan? Is it best to buy a Medigap policy? These are questions you can ask once you a firm grip on how the plans work and what that will mean ...

A brief look at the pros and cons of a Medicare HMO As the premiums for Medicare Supplement plans continue to rise many Medicare beneficiaries are turning to Medicare Advantage plans. One popular type of plan is a Medicare HMO Advantage plan. People looking to to lower their health care premiums may bristle at the perceived lack of freedom with ...

Know your Medicare health insurance options Medicare options are confusing. Original Medicare, Part A, Part B, Part C, Medicare Advantage plans and Medicare supplement Plans! You have choices and to best protect yourself, you need to understand your Medicare health insurance options. Medicare beneficiaries generally have three options when it comes to Medicare health insurance. Original Medicare Medicare Supplement Insurance, ...