May 13, 2014 /// 4 Comments
Medicare is the federal health insurance program for people who are 65 or older, certain younger people with disabilities, and people with permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a transplant. What does this mean for you? Many people…
May 9, 2014 /// No Comments
With ObamaCare upon us, we went in search of all the facts seniors need to know in regards to health insurance and Medicare. The list we have compiled should help dispel any murky information out there.
May 8, 2014 /// No Comments
Original Medicare covers the basics if you have both Medicare Part A and B, however there are still some things that Medicare doesn’t cover at all. 1) Long-Term Care, 2) Dentures…
May 8, 2014 /// 2 Comments
If you don’t have other credible prescription drug coverage through work or spouse, you will pay a 1 percent penalty for late enrollment for every month that you could have enrolled but chose not to.
May 7, 2014 /// No Comments
You may have heard that ten thousand boomers turn 65 everyday, but you probably didn’t know these celebrities are now Medicare-eligible.
May 7, 2014 /// No Comments
Medicare Supplement insurance fills in the gaps of Original Medicare by supplementing costs, extending hospitalization, and some plans even offer foreign emergency care. If you decide that you want a Medigap plan you’ll want to watch out for these 10 illegal Medigap practices.
May 2, 2014 /// No Comments
Medigap is a great option to add onto Original Medicare. We’ve found six things you should know about Medigap: 1) To be eligible you must be enrolled in…
May 1, 2014 /// 6 Comments
Filing for Medicare is easier than it may seem. Medicare makes it very easy to fill out paperwork, find out if you’re eligible, and to be able to use your plan as soon as you are eligible. We have laid out what you need to know when filing for Medicare.
April 29, 2014 /// 2 Comments
If you are over 65 you can still sign up for Medicare but their may be some penalties for some people who sign up too late. First off, what is Medicare’s initial enrollment period? It is a seven month period starting…
April 29, 2014 /// No Comments
There are two ways to switch your Medicare Part D drug plan in 2014. If you are not happy with your current monthly costs, covered medications, and out-of-pocket costs you’ll want to consider these two options for changing your plan.