February 22, 2016 /// 15 Comments
Many people choose to delay Social Security benefits for various reasons, however, when you turn 65, does this mean you can’t enroll in Medicare? This is a question we get a lot, and…
February 19, 2016 /// 6 Comments
Medicare offers Glaucoma tests annually to high risk patients in order to prevent vision loss, specifically side vision. The good news is…
February 14, 2016 /// 8 Comments
As you know we get lots of calls regarding Medicare and there are no shortage of people letting us know that Medicare is overly confusing…
February 5, 2016 /// 12 Comments
Medicare Advantage has a Disenrollment Period each year. During this period you can drop your MA plan and switch to a Medigap plan. Seems simple enough, but there are some things you should know…..
February 4, 2016 /// 6 Comments
If you want to switch from Medicare Advantage to Medigap, you will most likely need to make this change during the Annual Election Period. What might be confusing to some is the AEP is not meant for…
February 3, 2016 /// 238 Comments
As a Medicare-eligible Veteran, you have some options when it comes to healthcare. We know this transition to Medicare can be confusing so we have listed a few things that all Vets should know…
February 2, 2016 /// 18 Comments
Medicare Advantage enrollees may not be aware there is a loophole that you can switch to Medigap, without answering medical questions, in the first year of coverage. While this is available, there are qualifications you must…
February 2, 2016 /// 12 Comments
If you have Medicare Advantage and want to switch to Medigap, there are Special Enrollment Periods that offer guaranteed issuance. You will have to qualify to make the switch, but if you do qualify you will not…
January 15, 2016 /// 14 Comments
Medicare Supplement Plans G and F are the front-runners for most Medicare-eligible persons. Why is this when there are other plans that cover similar benefits but may cost less? There’s one main reason, and that’s…
January 14, 2016 /// 80 Comments
There are 4 options for seniors currently on a Medicare Advantage (MA) plan who would like to change to a Medicare Supplement (Medigap) plan. Under the first two options, switchers are guaranteed to be approved. Option 3 and 4 require completing certain medical questions before approval.