What are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Medicare Advantage Plans?

WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLANS ? The purpose of this blog is to lay out the advantages and disadvantages of Medicare Advantage plans (also known as Part C plans). I’ll first give a quick background of where and why Medicare Advantage plans started, and then I’ll dig deep into the …

How to Guide your Parents to Understand Medicare Plans

HOW TO GUIDE YOUR PARENTS TO UNDERSTAND MEDICARE PLANS If you’re anything like me, and you’re under 65 years old, you probably never had a reason to take the time to understand what Medicare is. All I knew was that I was paying my FICA tax out of my paycheck in hopes that when I …

What’s New for 2020 Medicare Savings Programs!

WHAT’S NEW FOR 2020 MEDICARE SAVINGS PROGRAMS !The options are daunting, right? Option A, B, C, or D? Would you like to make that a combo deal? Maybe add a side? Hmmm . . . While each of these decisions are significant, understanding the most common options for Medicare Savings Programs can be an overwhelming …

Medicare Preventive Services Checklist for 2019 (Am I Covered?)

Medicare Preventive Services Checklist for 2019 (am I covered) The healthcare system is complicated. We all know it. Our beloved Medicare is no exception. In this checklist for Medicare preventive services, we'll do our best to make the rules as easy as possible to understand. No complicated jargon here. Keep in mind that for most …

Understanding the Basics of Medicare Savings Programs

Understanding the Basics of Medicare Savings Programs Many people who are over age 65 and qualify for Medicare, are very happy to be able to have access to health insurance. However, while it is reassuring to know you have the ability to insure yourself, getting access to the Medicare health insurance plan does not come …

Does Medicare Cover Chiropractic Care? – Medicare Insurance AZ

Does Medicare Cover Chiropractic Care?An Ultimate Guide! Imagine you are working in your garden when you bend down to pick up and hose and suddenly you can’t stand back up. Your back has gone out! You not only have pain and discomfort, but your mobility is compromised and you can no longer do the things …

WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY MEDICARE

What is NotCovered By Medicare? After you turn 65 you become eligible for Medicare coverage. This means that you have the opportunity to participate in a health insurance plan provided by the federal government. When you enroll in the program you will have choices to make regarding the kind of coverage you want, which will …

Everything You Need to Know about Medicare Supplement Plans

Everything You Need to Know aboutMedicare Supplement Plans When you turn 65, you are eligible for Medicare, which is a health insurance plan provided by the federal government. However, even though you are eligible and (if you have worked during your life) you and your employer have contributed a portion of your earning to pay …

Medicare for Dummies

Medicare for Dummies I once had a client who confided, “I always thought I was a pretty smart person until I had to figure out what to do about Medicare.” I find this sentiment is pretty common among people who are trying to make Medicare decisions. While you are no “dummy,” understanding the Medicare system …

Pros & Cons of Medicare Advantage Plans Vs Original Medicare Insurance

PROS & CONS OF  MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLANS VS ORIGINAL MEDICARE INSURANCE Seniors today have more Medicare options than ever before. In addition to Original Medicare, there are many different Medicare Advantage plans to choose from. But which Medicare plan is right for you: Original Medicare vs Medicare Advantage? In this article, we will discuss the …