Tag Archive for: Medicare Coverage
A caregiver’s guide for Medicare AEP
Caregiver ResourcesIf you are a caregiver to someone over the age of 65, you will likely have many questions about Medicare, especially heading into Medicare's Annual Election Period (AEP). We've provided a basic caregiver's guide for Medicare AEP.
10 myths about Medicare Advantage – busted!
All About Medicare, Choosing a Medicare plan, Comparing Medicare options, Turning 65?When it comes to Medicare and which coverage is best, advice from friends, family and neighbors is great, but it's important to choose based on your own needs. We bust a few common myths about Medicare Advantage.
Filling in the gap – MedSupp vs. Medicare Advantage
All About Medicare, Comparing Medicare options, Turning 65?Original Medicare (Parts A and B) leaves some significant gaps in your healthcare coverage. This means that the decision to buy a Medicare supplemental insurance plan (aka MedSupp or Medigap) or enroll in a Medicare Advantage (MA) plan is very important.
Preparing for open enrollment when you’re already on Medicare
All About Medicare, Choosing a Medicare planIf you are already enrolled in Medicare, the upcoming Annual Election Period (AEP) is a time for you to make changes to your Medicare coverage. Any decision that you make will go into effect on January 1 of the following year. What do you need to know?
How to prep for Medicare eligibility
Turning 65?As you approach your milestone 65th birthday, it is time to think about enrolling in Medicare. How do you prep for Medicare eligibility? Here are a few things you need to know.
A Medicare Annual Wellness Visit vs. an annual physical exam
All About Medicare, Making the most of your coverageWith Medicare, there is a difference between an “annual wellness visit” and an “annual physical exam.” One is focused more on preventing disease and disability, while the other is more focused on checking your current overall health. We'd like to clear up any confusion you might have.