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.
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.
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”.
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.
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.