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What is better Medicare Advantage or Medicare?

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.

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2023 Medicare A & B New Costs: Premiums, Deductibles, and Coinsurance

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…

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Can Medigap be Deducted from Social Security?

October 21, 2022 /// 7 Comments

Many seniors wonder if they can deduct their Medicare Supplement (Medigap) premium from…

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Medicare Inflation Reduction Act Changes

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.

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Medigap Plan F vs F Extra: Blue Shield Breakdown

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.

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Blue Shield Extends Underwriting Holiday

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…

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How to Guide: Easy Medicare Drug Enrollment

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…

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How Do Medigap Plans Work in Massachusetts?

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…

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What is the Difference Between a Medigap and a Supplemental Plan?

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…

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How does Inflation affect Medicare?

September 15, 2022 /// 2 Comments

Like everything else, Medicare has been affected by inflation. There are significant increases to Medicare Part…

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