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.
December 26, 2015 /// 7 Comments
There’s Medicare Supplement Plan F and Plan F High Deductible, but what really is the difference. It’s actually pretty simple. The two cover the exact same benefits, and the only difference is that you have to meet the deductible before the plan kicks in. We know this can be a little confusing, so…
December 26, 2015 /// 4 Comments
Medicare Supplement plans, also known as Medigap, offer several plans. In this article we will compare Medigap Plan C to Plan N. The first thing you should know is that Plan C covers all but one infrequent used benefit offered by Medigap, while Plan N makes you pay out of pocket for frequent services.
December 18, 2015 /// 13 Comments
Medicare Supplement plans N and F are compared by consumers frequently. While Plan N usually has a significantly lower monthly premium, it does leave gaps in coverage, as well as, you may have to pay a copay for doctor’s office visits and emergency room visits.
December 9, 2015 /// 5 Comments
The shingles vaccine is given in one dose and has a 51% effective rate at reducing the risk of developing shingles. The shingles vaccine can be expensive, so the big question is, does Medicare cover it?