May 20, 2015 /// 12 Comments
Medigap is supplemental insurance that fills in the gaps of Medicare. Here are five tips to understanding Medigap.
May 11, 2015 /// 17 Comments
After a stroke, Medicare may offer out-patient care or Home Health Care services to help with your stroke rehabilitation. Here are the differences between the two types of care.
April 20, 2015 /// 5 Comments
Once you’re Medicare eligible most people wonder what network of doctors and hospitals are available. And more importantly, can you keep your current doctor and hospital? Well, we have some answers.
March 30, 2015 /// 5 Comments
Once you are Medicare-eligible, or just about to be, there are some tips on how to be a savvy Medicare consumer. 1) Understand the different parts of Medicare, 2) Learn the difference between…
March 6, 2015 /// 1 Comment
Anthem Blue Cross of California just announced that their Medigap Plan F monthly premium will not increase effective March 1, 2015. This is in addition to the…
January 30, 2015 /// 26 Comments
What is Medicare Part A, and why do you need it? This is a question that many people wonder. First you need to understand what the term Original Medicare means. Original Medicare is Medicare Part A (hospitalization coverage) and Medicare Part B (medical coverage for day to day healthcare), so, why do you need separate coverage? The reason is…
January 26, 2015 /// 6 Comments
Here are 6 things you’ll want to know about Original Medicare so that can save money and time.1) Medicare is not free, 2) Original Medicare is not…
January 22, 2015 /// 13 Comments
Not only can Medicare drugs costs add up, but they may take some research to find the right plan that covers your specific prescription and administered drug needs. Some drugs can have an out of pocket cost of over $400K per year, but if you can pay $0 if…
January 19, 2015 /// 4 Comments
If you want to enroll in Medigap, but have a preexisting condition, you may have a waiting period before Medigap covers your preexisting condition.
January 19, 2015 /// No Comments
If you live in Western New York, you may still be able to enroll in Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and/or a prescription drug plan outside of Open Enrollment. This Special Enrollment Period (SEP) is for those who had trouble enrolling due to winter storms.