Health Net of California announced today that they will be offering hearing and vision benefits as part of their new Innovative Plan F Medicare Supplement (Medigap) Plan.

Anthem Blue Cross Innovative Medigap Plan F is the first Medigap plan available in California, Nevada and Kentucky that offers bundled vision and hearing aid benefits

Ever wonder if you really need Medicare Part B? For most people over 65 the answer is yes. Read on to learn about the exceptions to the rule.

The late enrollment penalty is an amount that may be added to a person’s monthly Part D premium. A person enrolled in a Medicare drug plan may owe a late enrollment penalty if he or she goes without Part D or other creditable prescription drug coverage after the end of his or her Initial Enrollment Period for Part D coverage.

It is not required by federal law for insurance companies to sell Medigap policies to people under 65 years of age. Many states, however, have separate laws that require a Medigap option for Medicare-eligible individuals who are under 65. That means that under 65 individuals may or not be able to purchase a Medigap plan depending on which state you live in.

If you live in a state that offers a Medigap Birthday Rule or Medigap Anniversary rule, you can switch plans every year without having to answer medical questions. There’s one small catch…

If you’re enrolled in a Medicare Supplement plan you may have been told switching plans can be difficult. This can be true, but we’ve found Medigap life hacks that might…

Medigap Plan F was once the most popular, most comprehensive (and often most expensive) plan available. This has recently changed as Medigap Plan G is now a better deal in almost every market.

A popular Medigap often means that others have done their research and have selected it because it is a good price value.  But popular policies usually also carry less risk.

Part B Excess charges occur when a doctor overcharges Medicare more than the Medicare-approved amount, up to a maximum of 15%. This happens when the healthcare provider does not accept Medicare assignment and decides to charge on top of that.