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Anthem Blue Cross CA Medigap Announces No 2015 Rate Increase for Plan F

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…

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What Does Medicare Part A Cover?

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…

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Medicare: 6 Things to Know

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…

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The Real Cost of Medicare Drugs

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…

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Medigap and Preexisting Conditions: How it Works

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.

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Medicare Extends Enrollment for Western NY

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.

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Medigap: 4 Steps to Enroll

December 26, 2014 /// 6 Comments

Enrolling in a Medigap plan is easier than you think. Here are the four steps you’ll need to do.

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What Happens to My Medigap If I Move?

December 23, 2014 /// 41 Comments

Many of our clients choose to retire in a different state than the one they lived in when they first enrolled in a Medigap plan. They often ask us if they have to reapply for Medigap. The answer is almost always “no”.

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Paying for Medicare: Learn Your Options

December 18, 2014 /// 9 Comments

You’re all set with your Medicare and Medicare insurance plans, but do you know how to pay? Not to worry. We’ve listed the different ways you can pay for your Medicare and Medicare health plan premiums.

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Medicare: 4 Things to Be Prepared

December 17, 2014 /// 3 Comments

With 2015 around the corner, are you Medicare ready? Here are four things you should do in the coming year.

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