November 8, 2022 /// 2 Comments
Most seniors want to know if Medicare Advantage or Original Medicare is the better choice. While we tend to recommend one over the other, it ultimately depends on your situation.
October 27, 2022 /// 4 Comments
Original Medicare costs are made up of Part A (hospital) and Part B (doctor) premiums, deductibles, copays, coinsurance and excess charges. You may be surprised to learn that in 2023, Medicare made an unusual decision to…
October 21, 2022 /// 7 Comments
Many seniors wonder if they can deduct their Medicare Supplement (Medigap) premium from…
October 20, 2022 /// 1 Comment
The Inflation Reduction Act will lower the costs of Part B and Part D drug costs. See changes for now and in the future.
October 19, 2022 /// No Comments
Blue Shield of California now offers Medigap Plan F Extra and many of our clients want to know if the “Extra” is worth it. We will help you understand how Plan F Extra works and if you should enroll in this Medicare Supplemental plan.
October 17, 2022 /// 12 Comments
Blue Shield of California’s Medigap underwriting holiday allows the majority of Medicare-eligible Californians to enroll in Medigap even if your medical history has…
October 13, 2022 /// 2 Comments
Easy how-to guide on Medicare Part D (drugs) enrollment. This user-friendly, step-by-step aide, with visual aids, makes it easy for seniors and those under 65 with disabilities to switch or…
September 16, 2022 /// 8 Comments
Massachusetts Medigap plans work differently from the typical, standardized A-N Medigap plans available in most of the United States. Don’t worry, the Bay State’s Medigap plans are even more…
September 16, 2022 /// 4 Comments
When you’re new to Medicare, you’ll hear all kinds of new lingo, such as Medigap and Supplemental plans. Discerning the new language for health insurance plans for seniors 65…
September 15, 2022 /// 2 Comments
Like everything else, Medicare has been affected by inflation. There are significant increases to Medicare Part…