Once you qualify for Medicare you will want to add on a Prescription Drug Plan (PDP) to ensure that you have the basics covered. Many people don’t realize that Original Medicare does not cover prescription drugs -which can be a rude awakening the first time a senior goes into a pharmacy. We’ve broken down the rules, how to get it, and what else you need, so that you won’t be surprised.

There is a lot of information about elderly health insurance out there, and it can get a little overwhelming. We have found the essential things before you to get a Medigap or Medicare Advantage policy. Such as Medigap works with Medicare but does not replace it, so it does not pay for…

Baby boomers who enroll in Original Medicare may wonder why they would need Medicare Supplement insurance. While we won’t say you NEED Medigap, we will say this…

Learning the key features of Medicare helps to make a more informed decision when turning 65. We have made a list of the important facts to help you understand what Medicare is.

Medicare Supplement Insurance, commonly known as Medigap, is available at very specific enrollment times.

Go paperless by learning about Medicare Online. You can use your nook, iPad, laptop, or desktop computer to get informed and make decisions about Medicare, and now fill out a completely online Medigap application.

Medicare Advantage plans, also known as Medicare Part C, are PPO-type, local network plans for those 65 and over, and those with certain disabilities. Only thing about Medicare Advantage plans costs are they can be pretty complicated to figure out because…

After you are eligible and signed up for Medicare there is some confusion about what you are supposed to do next. We have found out the next steps: Get Medicare Part B and Medigap to protect yourself from…

Alright, so you’re eligible for Medicare, but have no clue what to do. No problem. We’ve got answers. Medicare can seem really confusing without the right guide. So we’ve listed what you need to save the most money with Medicare.

Now that you are eligible for Original Medicare you may decide that a Medigap plan is right for you. Here are four tips that will help you to choose the right plan.