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Medicare Advantage plans can really cost you $0 per month. Let us explain how this is possible.

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How to switch from Medigap Plan F to Plan G

Many of our clients as us to help them switch from Medigap Plan F to Medigap Plan G. We can do this and have done this hundreds of times. The reason is simple: Plan G is less expensive than G and there is speculation that because of the...

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New Medigap Plan G Extra in California

by Chris Mihm

Blue Shield of California is about to introduce its brand new Medicare Supplement Plan G Extra. This plan has all the benefits offered by regular Plan G and includes extra benefits such as vision, hearing aid, physician consultation, over-the-counter items benefits, SilverSneakers, and NurseHelp 24/7 benefits.

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Medigap Plan F in 2020

As part of the upcoming Medicare changes effective January 1, 2020, Medicare Supplement Plan C, F and HDF/F+ will ONLY be available to those turning 65 prior to January 1, 2020, or first eligible for Medicare Part A due to age or disability prior to January 1, 2020.

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Medigap Plan Detail Overview

There a number of Medigap Plans out there, around 10 and 12 depending on your state. The important thing is to understand that these are standardized plans that have the same network of doctors as Medicare.

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BCBSGA Medigap offers Georgia Extras Packages

Blue Cross Blue Shield Georgia is now offering three packages to complement your Medicare Supplement plan. These are Standard, Premium and Premium Plus packages that provide you with extra benefits such as packaged dental and vision coverage.

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Medigap’s Most Popular Plans

There are a lot of Medicare Supplement (Medigap) Plans out there. We know it can be overwhelming. The trick is to understand that there are only a few plans based on price and benefits worth considering. These are Plan F, Plan G, High Deductible F.

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Medicare Part D Drugs

Prescription drug coverage can be a little confusing because most people are used to having their prescriptions covered under their traditional PPO or HMO prior to turning 65, but that isn't always the case for seniors. We have broken down how prescription plans...

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What Does Medicare NOT Cover?

Medicare is the federal health insurance program for people who are 65 or older, certain younger people with disabilities, and people with permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a transplant. You can find out here what Medicare covers. But we are here to learn what Medicare does not cover, and what you can do about it.

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I have medicare but want drugs, hearing, dental, and vision

I have Part A and B. I need insurance to help with meds, hearing, dental, and eyes. Which is the best plan, and how much would it cost me monthly?

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Medicare Fraud Alert: Genetic testing

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS OIG) is alerting the public about a fraud scheme involving Medicare and genetic testing.

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Anthem Medigap Innovative G in Nevada

Innovative G Medigap is a new Medicare Supplement plan offered by Anthem Blue Cross in Nevada. Enrollees of Anthem’s Innovative Plan G will have the same coverage as Plan G but vision and hearing benefits as well, including exams, eyewear, and hearing aids. This new plan basically covers the same as Anthem Innovative F except for the Medicare Part B deductible.