February 13, 2020 /// 36 Comments
MACRA is a federal law that will change who can buy Medigap Plans F, High F, and C. As of 2020 only beneficiaries that are not newly eligibles will be able to keep Plan F, High F and C.
February 12, 2020 /// 81 Comments
The Silver Sneaker program offered through certain Medigap providers helps Medicare-eligible seniors improve their health. You might want to consider this program before…
January 13, 2020 /// 10 Comments
Most people have heard of Medigap, also known as Medicare Supplement Insurance, but many people don’t understand the difference between Medigap and Medigap SELECT. Fair enough. These plans are not widely discussed, so I figured…
December 10, 2019 /// 2 Comments
For a limited time, Blue Shield of California is allowing ANY current Medigap or Medicare Advantage plan holder to switch to their Medicare Supplement Plan F or Plan G Extra without answering medical questions.
November 27, 2019 /// 2 Comments
What better time to take a look at the changes that will take place in 2020 regarding Prescription Drug Plans than Open Enrollment? This period takes place from October 15th to December 7th and lets people enroll in or switch their Part D or Medicare Advantage plan. You should review your coverage each year based on prices and the drugs you are taking.
November 25, 2019 /// 8 Comments
Health Net is introducing its brand new Medigap Plan Innovative G in California as of 2020. This plan will have the same benefits as Medigap Plan G and include some additional ones at the same rate.
November 13, 2019 /// No Comments
Medicare’s 2020 premiums, coinsurance and deductibles make up the majority of your spending, however there are hidden costs, including…
November 13, 2019 /// 2 Comments
Plan F is not going away. As part a new law, Medicare Supplement Plan C and F will ONLY be available to those who turned 65 prior to January 1, 2020.
November 12, 2019 /// 37 Comments
Blue Shield of California is now offering Medicare Supplement Plan F Extra with hearing and vision benefits.
November 12, 2019 /// 115 Comments
California’s Medicare Supplemental Insurance law (AKA “Birthday Rule”) allows Medigap members to switch to a different insurance plan or provider during the 60 days following the members month of birth. To take advantage of this rule, you must: