Medicare vs Medicaid vs Medigap: What’s the Difference?
As you get closer to the age of 65, you start getting bombarded with advertisements about Medicare. It can get confusing trying to sort through all the acronyms and letters: AEP, OEP, Part A, B, C, D?! Not to mention all the “medi” things that sound alike: Medicare vs Medicaid vs Medigap. Let’s clear up…
Does Medicare Have Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefits?
While Original Medicare covers a lot of services, it usually won’t cover routine dental, vision, and hearing care. Unfortunately, many beneficiaries are surprised to find this out and often ignore their health needs in favor of saving the out-of-pocket expenses. Don’t ignore your health any longer. There are options available to you, such as a…
Scams and Coronavirus-Medicare Alert
During these difficult times it can be hard to realize who one can or can’t trust. So many questions are constantly running through our mind about what precautions to take with COVID-19. One of these including health care coverage and medicare related to the virus. We understand that older Americans are specifically more vulnerable to…
6 Things To Do To Cut Your Medicare Advantage Plan Costs
Managing Medicare Advantage Medicare can get a bit pricey at times when you factor in all your deductibles, premiums, co-pays and services specific to your health. Some of you might prefer to sign up for a Medicare Advantage Plan. This plan offers a privatized alternative to Original Medicare and requires that you see certain doctors…
When Is The Best Time To Apply For Social Security Benefits?
You’ve been working for a long time and it’s almost time to retire. Before retiring, it’s important to understand more about Social Security benefits and how to take advantage properly. Just like anything else, there are many moving parts, and certainly not a cookie cutter solution. We will tackle a few scenarios however, which can…
COVID-19 and Medicare: What Medicare Will Cover for Coronavirus Care
So many questions surround COVID-19 or the coronavirus. There are many uncertainties surrounding this illness especially when it comes to health care coverage. Medicare recipients, in particular, may find themselves wondering what Medicare covers when it comes to health care related to COVID-19. This guide explains what original Medicare will cover when it comes to…
How Medicare and Tricare Coverage Can Care For You
Medicare is really good about covering your medical expenses. Except for the times where it’s not. Figuring out your coverage in the first place can be really difficult, and most times relies on you reaching out to an agent to help you figure it out. Veterans especially can have a difficult time covering their medical…
What Do You Need to Know about Diabetes Medicare Costs?
Dealing with a chronic illness can be stressful and scary, especially if you don’t know how you’re going to pay for your treatment options. With the rising price of insulin, taking care of your diabetes Medicare costs seems more and more difficult. We can help show you how the right Medicare plan can relieve these…
Coronavirus: Symptoms, Precautions, and Prevention
If you are at higher risk for serious illness from COVID-19 because of your age or because you have a serious long-term health problem, it is extra important for you to take action to reduce your risk of getting sick with the disease. First, Recognize the Symptoms Before we go any further, make sure you…
All You Need to Know About the Income Limit for Extra Help for Medicare
At some point or other, everyone is going to need Medicare. By the time you hit 65, it’s expected of you that you have looked through the various plans offered and begin the sign up process to get you covered federally. These plans try to optimize affordability and accessibility to get you the best coverage…