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Navigating Changes, Generational Needs, and Common Misconceptions in MEDICARE

Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Licensed Agent, Prescription Drug Coverage

Navigating Changes, Generational Needs, and Common Misconceptions in MEDICARE

Maria2025-04-28T17:02:20+00:00January 28th, 2025|Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Licensed Agent, Prescription Drug Coverage|

Whether you're new to Medicare or have been using it for years, understanding the latest changes and how they impact you is crucial. Our blog post today will explore important Medicare updates for 2025, focus on how different generations can maximize their benefits, and debunk common Medicare myths. Medicare Changes & Updates: What's New in 2025? As we step into 2025, several significant changes are coming to Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans that could affect your health coverage and benefits. Here’s what you need to know: Expanded Digital Health Integration: New [...]

Understanding Medicare Advantage Plans for Dual Eligibility: Maximizing Benefits for Medicare and Medicaid Recipients.

Medicare, Medicare Advantage

Understanding Medicare Advantage Plans for Dual Eligibility: Maximizing Benefits for Medicare and Medicaid Recipients.

Maria2025-04-28T17:02:27+00:00January 27th, 2025|Medicare, Medicare Advantage|

Navigating the world of healthcare can be overwhelming, especially for individuals who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid. Fortunately, Medicare Advantage plans provide an opportunity to enhance your healthcare coverage significantly. In this blog, we will explore the benefits of Medicare Advantage plans for those eligible for both programs, highlighting the advantages that go beyond what Original Medicare offers. What are Medicare Advantage Plans? Medicare Advantage, also known as Part C, is a type of health insurance plan that is an alternative to Original Medicare (Part A and Part B). These [...]

Understanding the Affordability in Medicare: Comparing Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplemental Plans

Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplements

Understanding the Affordability in Medicare: Comparing Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplemental Plans

Maria2025-04-28T17:02:42+00:00January 16th, 2025|Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplements|

Navigating the world of Medicare can be overwhelming, especially when considering the cost implications of various plans. Two common options are Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplemental Plans (also known as Medigap). Understanding the differences between these plans, especially regarding costs, networks, and enrollment rules, can greatly assist beneficiaries in making informed decisions. Let's explore these aspects further. Medicare Advantage vs. Medicare Supplemental Plans: A Cost Perspective Medicare Advantage Plans - Cost: Medicare Advantage plans often have lower monthly premiums compared to Medigap plans. Some plans might even offer a $0 [...]

Understanding Medicare Open Enrollment: A Guide for Beneficiaries.

Medicare, Medicare Advantage

Understanding Medicare Open Enrollment: A Guide for Beneficiaries.

Maria2025-04-28T17:02:48+00:00January 13th, 2025|Medicare, Medicare Advantage|

As a Medicare beneficiary, it’s crucial to stay informed about your health insurance options, especially during the Medicare Open Enrollment Period (OEP). This designated timeframe allows you the opportunity to review and adjust your Medicare plans to suit your healthcare needs better. What is Medicare Open Enrollment? The Medicare Open Enrollment Period occurs annually from October 15 to December 7. During this time, beneficiaries can make changes to their Medicare coverage. You can switch from Original Medicare to a Medicare Advantage plan, change Advantage plans, or switch to or from a [...]

How to choose the best medicare plan

Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Licensed Agent, Medicare Supplement Plan F, Medicare Supplements

How to choose the best medicare plan

alex-k2025-04-28T17:03:17+00:00December 8th, 2020|Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Licensed Agent, Medicare Supplement Plan F, Medicare Supplements|

Selecting the Right Medicare Plan You desire Medicare coverage that fits the method you live and helps you achieve your health goals. With the ideal instructions, choosing your Medicare plan can be very easy. Ask us to assist you in finding the coverage that fulfills your total health requirements. Summary: In a nutshell, below are some tips for choosing the best Medicare Supplement (Medigap) to prepare for your needs. Comprehend your coverage requirements and budget plan Register throughout the Medigap Open Enrollment Period Explore any potential discounts Know when you [...]

Medicare Annual Enrollment Period

Medicare

Medicare Annual Enrollment Period

alex-k2025-04-28T17:03:24+00:00October 13th, 2020|Medicare|

When to Apply for Medicare There are numerous times to enroll in Medicare, and each of those times has specific guidelines around applying and when coverage will begin. Comprehending when to enroll and the best time to do so is an essential part of getting Medicare. Preliminary Enrollment Period The Initial Enrollment Period (IEP) is the first time to sign up for Medicare and sign up with Parts A, B, C, and D throughout this time: 3 months before 65th birthday, Birthday month, and 3 months after the birthday. Coverage [...]

Medicare and Vision Coverage

Medicare, Vision Coverage

Medicare and Vision Coverage

alex-k2025-04-28T17:03:32+00:00July 14th, 2020|Medicare, Vision Coverage|

If you're a Medicare beneficiary trying to find Medicare coverage of routine eye exams or glasses, don't want Original Medicare, Part A, and Part B, for these advantages in many scenarios. Original Medicare doesn't cover routine vision care. Medicare Part A Medicare Part A covers vision care just when the vision condition is thought about a medical problem - as in a medical emergency condition or terrible injury when the beneficiary must be accepted to the hospital. Medicare Part A does not cover regular vision tests and eye refractions. Medicare [...]

Can I still enroll in a Medicare Supplement Plan F, or is it going away? If so, what are my options?

Medicare, Medicare Supplement Plan F, Medicare Supplements

Can I still enroll in a Medicare Supplement Plan F, or is it going away? If so, what are my options?

alex-k2025-04-28T17:03:50+00:00May 11th, 2020|Medicare, Medicare Supplement Plan F, Medicare Supplements|

This has been one of the main topic discussions between agents and Medicare beneficiaries in 2020. According to legislation from the 2015 Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA), insurance companies would no longer be able to offer Medicare Supplement plans F and C starting on January 1st of 2020. Does that mean that beneficiaries can no longer enroll in those plans? The answer is yes, and no! Before we answer that question, let us talk a little more in-depth about Medicare Supplement part F. Besides being one of the [...]

Why Medicare Beneficiaries Need a Licensed Agent?

Medicare, Medicare Licensed Agent

Why Medicare Beneficiaries Need a Licensed Agent?

alex-k2025-04-28T17:04:12+00:00May 4th, 2020|Medicare, Medicare Licensed Agent|

Medicare is notoriously complicated, so we heard from some of our clients. Some of them used to work in healthcare admin themselves, but that does not prevent them from drowning in the complexity that is Medicare. It is not just keeping tabs on your deductibles, copays, coinsurance, and enrollment periods; for new Medicare beneficiaries, now you have the new job of understanding your Part A, Part B, Part D, and supplemental insurance. Sure, more and more seniors now are internet savvy and are empowered to do their research online. This [...]

Does Medicare Cover Eyelid Surgery or Blepharoplasty?

Cosmetic Surgery, Medicare

Does Medicare Cover Eyelid Surgery or Blepharoplasty?

alex-k2025-04-28T17:04:18+00:00April 21st, 2020|Cosmetic Surgery, Medicare|

Typically, Medicare does not cover plastic surgeries such as eyelid surgery or blepharoplasty; however, let's enter into the little subject dipper. Eyes, this is the very first thing that individuals take notice of in a discussion. A bright appearance, lovely shapes will bring in attention. Sadly, for numerous factors, the skin in the eye location might lose its previous beauty. One in 3 seniors, by the age of 65, have some vision-impairing eye condition. While eye issues and eye illness end up being more widespread with age, lots of can [...]

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