Health Insurance

Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans: Filling in the Gaps

Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans

Medicare Part A: Check. Medicare Part B: Check. What about the rest? While Parts A and B of Medicare cover close to 80% of medical bills and expenses, they do not cover them all. But even 20% can add up to a substantial out-of-pocket responsibility. When you consider the deductibles, co-pays and various uncovered expenses, [...]

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Changes You Can Make During the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period

Making Changes During the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period

If you are a Medicare recipient but find that the plan and choices you have made previously are not currently suiting your needs, then you have an opportunity each year during the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) to make changes to your plan. During the AEP, you can make any of the following changes: (Unless [...]

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Preparing for the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period

Preparing for the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period

As the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) draws near (October 15 – December 7), it’s important to review your current Medicare coverage. You may consider the following questions to determine if you have the right coverage at the right price. 1. Has your health status changed in any way that will require more, or fewer, [...]

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Changing Your Medicare Advantage Plan

Changing Your Medicare Plan

What is a Medicare Advantage Plan A Medicare Advantage Plan (usually a HMO or PPO) is an additional choice you have as a Medicare health plan. Medicare Advantage (MA) Plans or Medicare Part C Plans are offered by private companies approved by Medicare. A typical Medicare Advantage Plan will provide the same coverage as Medicare [...]

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Medicare Annual Enrollment Period

Medicare Annual Enrollment Period

When is the Annual Enrollment Period? Mark your calendars for October 15 to December 7. This is the new Annual Enrollment Period which starts and ends earlier than in previous years. This enrollment period only occurs once a year, so it is important to be prepared beforehand so you can take advantage of the opportunity [...]

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