Choosing Between Medigap Plan F, Plan G and Plan N
Tens of millions of people are covered by Original Medicare (Part A and Part B). Almost one quarter of those people choose a …
Tens of millions of people are covered by Original Medicare (Part A and Part B). Almost one quarter of those people choose a …
Many of those who are eligible for Medicare aren’t aware that Local Medicare insurance agents exist to help guide them …
There won’t be a commercial for it. You won’t get a notice in the mail. At best, it’ll be found in the middle of the big …
A Medicare insurance broker is an independent agent who should give you an unbiased opinion based on your Medicare plan …
Whether you’re trying to make your savings last, or you only have limited income coming in each month, budgeting as a …
If you are new to the world of Medicare and are trying to choose the right Medicare plan for you, it is normal to feel some …
When it comes to local specialty pharmacies, service is beating out big business. Many seniors who are tired of the long …
Let’s just get to it…no, Original Medicare does not cover incontinence supplies for seniors. There are still ways to get it …
Medicare Advantage isn’t necessarily bad. However there are some good reasons why some people do not like it. Have you …
Medicare covers many medical equipment items that are used in hospitals and other healthcare facilities. These include blood …
A Medicare Advantage Part C plan is simply a Medicare approved private insurance company managing your Medicare benefits in …
Signing up for Medicare Part D coverage is optional, but if you don’t sign up when first eligible or if you don’t already …
Medicare is pretty black and white about what they do and do not cover. Many will find it surprising that services like …
Since so many conditions as well as the natural aging process cause many of us to need eye glasses or contact lenses, we just …
You may have heard about a Medicare Part B reimbursement that comes from special Medicare insurance plans. The Medicare …
Did you know that you do not have to be receiving a Social Security payment to enroll in Medicare? It is easy to get …
We are all a little bit skeptical when we see ads on television offering free this or that or making promises that sound too …
Medicare Supplement Plans (also called Medigap plans) cover the gaps in Original Medicare. Each Medigap Plan is standardized …
The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (Oct 15th-Dec 7th) can feel like a chaotic time for many of those on Medicare. Many …
Whether we agree or not, people who have higher incomes have to pay more for Medicare Part B premiums and Medicare Part D …
Having a positive relationship and rapport with your doctor is one of the most important aspects of your medical care. If you …
One of the most important things you can do when you have Medicare is make sure that you thoroughly read your Medicare Annual …
Medicare Fall Open Enrollment can be a very confusing time and you may feel a lot of pressure to do something about your …
When you first become eligible for Medicare Part B, your Medicare Supplement Open Enrollment Period begins. You have exactly …
Have you ever wondered what to do when Medicare denies your claim? If Medicare denies your coverage or if Medicare refuses to …
People new to Medicare might be surprised to know that Medicare does not cover every medical expense that you incur. In order …
Choosing a Medicare plan can be really complicated. Understanding Medicare and all of the options can feel like an immense …
Pill organizers are now officially old news. The new thing beginning to emerge is blister packaging for medications. This is …
It’s still surprising that free prescription delivery services haven’t caught on everywhere yet. Especially post COVID, …
Many in the central valley have lots of questions and confusion about Medicare, how it works and are always looking for …
With a Medicare Advantage Plan (Part C), You Are Getting Four Things: Low to no co-pays for many Medicare Services. Network …
Telemedicine has been around for years. What we recognize as telemedicine today started in the 1950’s when a few hospital …
When it comes to healthcare terms, HMO and PPO are terms most people will recognize but few will know what they mean or stand …
Medicare Part D, for the most part, is pretty straight forward. It covers your medications for a stated copay or coinsurance …
Many people come to us looking for support on how to choose a drug plan that works for them. There can easily be 20-30 drug …
With a Medicare Advantage Plan (Part C), your are getting three things: Coordination of your Medicare and Medi-Cal services …
With a Medicare Supplement – and a Prescription Drug Plan – you are getting three things: Low to no copays and …
With original Medicare, Parts A and B, and a Prescription Drug Plan, your are getting three things: Ensuring you won’t …
If you have both Medicare and Medi-Cal, then it’s vital you know what’s covered, what’s not and what is available to you. …
Is there dental insurance for Medicare? Many of you may be surprised that the short answer is no; Original Medicare does not …
Just like most other insurances, the rates on your Medigap Policy (aka Medicare Supplement) will inevitably go up almost …
With Social Security offices mostly closed and hold times well over an hour, it can be frustrating to apply for Medicare. …
You may have received a letter saying that you have been enrolled into a Medicare Savings Program. These are low-income …
Many of those who have both Medicare and full Medi-Cal are often subject to Medicaid improper billing practices by their …
Many questions have come in wondering why Medicare Plan F is going away. Questions like, who does it affect, and why? The …
While both Medicare and Medicaid provide medical coverage, their functions and operations are very different. Here we will …
All Medicare drug coverage has a coverage gap (also known as the “Donut Hole”). This is when your drug plan will …
Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans (SNPs) are private companies that the federal government pays to administer Medicare …
If you have been on an HMO insurance plan, you may have heard the term medical group. Medical groups are arguably the most …
Medicare Supplement plans have a unique set of rules compared to the rest of Medicare. Every other aspect of Medicare has …
There are specific times when you can sign up for a Medicare Advantage Plan (MAPD), a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (PDP), …
COBRA is a very cool name for health insurance. Much cooler than the Plan F’s or the those named after gems and metals, like …
If you don’t sign up yourself, enrolling into Medicare might just come automatically. Depending on your circumstances, you …
Medicare Supplements – also known as Medigap – have been around for about as long as Medicare has. You probably have asked …
Original Medicare is the red, white, and blue card that has Part A and Part B. Original Medicare is managed by the federal …
October brings out trick-or-treaters for Halloween, but also for Medicare Annual Enrollment Period. While finding the right …
Although most people here in the Central Valley call all forms of Medicare insurance a Medicare Supplement, there is a …