Happy Birthday! Turning 65 is a big milestone around here. Anyone turning 65 in 2021 (or with January 2022 birthdays) will become eligible for Medicare benefits by October of this year. Unfortunately, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the sheer amount of information out there about Medicare and choosing the right plan. There are multiple […]
For the average individual, Medicare can be confusing, overwhelming, and difficult to understand. Once you throw in the word "advantage," the game changes, but it remains equally confusing, overwhelming, and difficult to understand! If you're currently trying to figure all this out and wondering to yourself "What's Medicare Advantage?" "How does it work?" and "How […]
If you’re new to Medicare and considering Medicare Advantage Plans, then you might be wondering what exactly is covered by Medicare Advantage Plans and what makes one option better than another. Medicare (Original Medicare) has many parts - A for Hospital Insurance, B for Medical Insurance, and D for Prescription Drug Coverage. Medicare Advantage Plans […]
If you’re new to Medicare and considering Medicare Supplement Plans, then you might be wondering what exactly is covered by Medicare Supplement Plans and what might make one option better than another. Medicare Supplement Plans combine with original Medicare plans to "fill in the gaps" of traditional Medicare coverage. While similar to Medicare Advantage Plans […]
Are you new to Medicare and wondering about eligibility? Medicare can be confusing, overwhelming, and difficult to understand – for anyone. If you're currently trying to figure all this out and wondering the best ways to go about a Medicare eligibility check for different Medicare plans, don’t worry. While it can seem like a lot […]
If you’re new to Medicare Advantage plans, or maybe you’re considering switching your current plan, you might have some questions about Medicare Advantage Enrollment periods. You’re not alone! Medicare Advantage Enrollment periods go by many names, and, you might be surprised to know, there’s more than one time of year when you can join and/or […]
Reaching retirement age can be an exciting stage of life, but it can be overwhelming to navigate changes in your insurance coverage. Medicare is the government health insurance program that provides healthcare coverage for individuals 65 and older. Medicare Part A and Part B provide hospital and medical insurance, but what about drug coverage? Medicare […]
The process of comparing Medicare Part D prescription drug plans can be stressful. Luckily, the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has created a Medicare Plan Finder Tool that can help you find plans available in your service area and compare plan details, such as formularies and costs, side by side. Each Medicare Part […]
Donuts are a great sweet treat - unless you’re a Medicare Part D beneficiary. Medicare Part D beneficiaries have been dealing with the donut hole since the Medicare Part D program began in 2006. However, recent legislation through the Affordable Care Act has made your time in the donut hole a little easier to digest. […]
Need a Medicare Part D prescription drug plans, but don’t know where to start? The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recently redesigned their Medicare Plan Finder tool to make shopping for a Medicare Part D Plan as simple as possible. You can log in to your Medicare account for a more personalized experience, […]
