Making the Most of Your Medicare Plan: Know Your Benefits and Save Money
Whether you’re on a limited income, or just trying to justify how much you’re paying for your Medicare Advantage plan, we all want to get the most out of our health care plan. Every plan comes with a lot of information and explanation about its benefits, and it can be overwhelming to drill down into…
A Preview of 2022: Medicare Part A and B Costs
It’s that time of year again, and Medicare has released the Medicare Part A & B Costs for 2022. Below are the key details that may affect your premiums going forward in the new year. Part A Costs If you don’t qualify for premium-free Part A, you can buy Part A. People who buy Part…
Is your Medicare plan still the best fit for you?
Even if nothing changed for you since last year, a lot can change about your plan. Each year around September you’ll receive your Annual Notice of Change (ANOC) from your carrier.
A Preview of 2022: 7 Changes to Medicare Part D Defined Standard Benefits
Around this time every year Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) releases the benefit parameters for Part D’s “Defined Standard Benefit” plan, as well as the parameters for the Low-Income Subsidy benefits. All Medicare Part D plans use this as a base to determine drug plan coverage for the following year. With this in…
What is Medicare Part B?
Medicare Part B is one of the primary parts of Original Medicare, and helps to cover the care you receive from doctors, specialists, outpatient centers and more.
What is Medicare Part A?
Medicare Part A is one of the primary parts of Original Medicare, and helps to cover your hospital stays, skilled nursing facility care and hospice care.
How Much Does Medicare Cost?
While there are ways to get help paying for it, Medicare health insurance is not free. Learn more about the costs for standard Medicare premiums, copays and coinsurance amounts for each part of original Medicare.
When Do I Need to Enroll in Medicare?
If you are nearing 65, it might be time to enroll in Medicare. Find out more about when to enroll in Medicare to avoid gaps in coverage or financial penalties.
How To Appeal a Denial of Coverage from a Medicare Advantage Plan
Getting a Denial of Coverage from your Medical Advantage plan can lead to unexpected costs and added stress. Learn more about how to appeal a Denial of Coverage from a Medicare Advantage plan.
What is the Medicare Part D Donut Hole?
If you get prescription medications through Medicare Part D, you might enter a coverage gap known as the Part D “Donut Hole” that could result in higher drug costs for you.