11/4/2021· Medicare - Medicade - Health Insurance
How To Prepare For The Medicare Open Enrollment Period
By: Lindsay Malzone
The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period, also known as Open Enrollment, lasts for seven and a half weeks, giving beneficiaries a chance to make changes to their Medicare Advantage or Part D prescription drug coverage. Before October 15, it’s important to prepare for this window.
9/28/2021· Medicare - Medicade - Health Insurance
How To Decide Between Medicare Advantage And Medigap
By: Lindsay Malzone
Even with Original Medicare, beneficiaries still have out-of-pocket costs, including coinsurance and deductibles, which can quickly add up. That's why it’s a good idea to purchase supplemental coverage to help with health care expenses. Medicare Advantage and Medigap give beneficiaries two options to fill in the coverage gaps.
8/11/2021· Medicare - Medicade - Health Insurance
Medicare Supplement: Top Medigap Plans For New Beneficiaries
By: Lindsay Malzone
Many people are surprised to learn that Original Medicare (Parts A & B) doesn't cover everything. By purchasing a Medicare Supplement (Medigap) plan, you won't have to worry about out-of-pocket costs. Medigap policies "fill in the gaps" for services not covered by Original Medicare, including coinsurance, copays, deductibles, and extended hospital visits. Before signing up for a Medigap plan, you must have Original Medicare.
11/4/2020· Medicare - Medicade - Health Insurance
Medicare Advantage Coverage Expansion for 2021 Plan Year
By: Lindsay Malzone
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have implemented several requirements for Medicare Advantage plans in the year to come. Among the new features of Medicare Advantage plans, the changes aim to help patients and providers stay safe by allowing treatment to happen at home through telehealth.
9/16/2020· Medicare - Medicade - Health Insurance
How To Prepare For The Annual Enrollment Period
By: Lindsay Malzone
The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period is from October 15th- December 7th it allows you to change your coverage. Many people don't realize that Medicare Advantage and prescription plans change annually.
5/5/2020· Medicare - Medicade - Health Insurance
Medicare Coverage of Senior Care Services
By: Lindsay Malzone
Medicare covers many senior care services. Although, there are exceptions, limitations and costs you need to know about. Understanding the coverage Medicare provides will make receiving care easier. When you know what to expect, you can plan accordingly.
9/12/2019· Medicare - Medicade - Health Insurance
By: Lindsay Malzone
Unlike “Medicare for All,” which would completely overhaul our health insurance system, Medicare at 50 focuses on giving people in their 50s and 60s additional options that will make healthcare more affordable.
8/5/2019· Medicare - Medicade - Health Insurance
Medicare Late Penalties Baby Boomers Need To Know
By: Lindsay Malzone
Are you currently, or soon to be, eligible for Medicare? Signing up for Medicare, and understanding when to sign up, can be a complicated process. Most importantly, there are some late penalties that baby boomers absolutely need to know about.
6/21/2019· Medicare - Medicade - Health Insurance
New Medicare Cards and Identity Theft
By: Lindsay Malzone
If you're a baby boomer who's enrolled in Medicare, then you'll soon be receiving a brand-new redesigned Medicare card in the mail. These new Medicare cards are an important step forward in combatting identity theft, and when you receive your card, you should start using it right away.
by Errold F. Moody
by Samuel I. Miles, MD, PhD
by William Gulya
