Medicare Advantage (MA) plans are plans offered by private companies that cover the same benefits offered in Medicare Part A and Part B, as well as additional benefits.

Medicare is a good start but has gaps in its coverage. These gaps could cost a lot of money should you have certain medical needs or conditions. Additionally, Medicare requires that you first pay deductibles before benefits begin. That is where Medicare Supplemental Insurance (Medigap) comes into plan.

Original Medicare is our country’s health insurance program for people aged 65 or older. Medicare is also available to people under 65 with certain disabilities, and people of any age with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). The program helps with the cost of health care, but it does not cover all medical expenses or the cost of […]

Did you know that Original Medicare doesn’t usually cover you when you are outside the U.S. (including cruises!)? This is where you get help from…

With the Affordable Care Act’s open enrollment starting November 15, 2014, people 65 and over are wondering what they are supposed to do. 1) Most people 65 and over are eligible for Medicare, 2) You are not eligible for Medicare if…

Senior65.com has decided to join CleverRx to keep lowering your health costs. By using this prescription savings card you can save yourself and your family up to 80% at the pharmacy.

Good news for Californians with Medigap plans. You now get 60 days to switch…

Blue Shield of California just announced that it has extended its Special Open Enrollment Period (SEP) for Medigap (Medicare Supplement plans) through Dec31 , 2017. What this means for seniors is, if you currently have a Medigap plan from any…

Recent data shows that 46% of the population uses at least one prescription drug a month. With that figure in mind, it is only natural to wonder how best to save effectively. You may be asking yourself, “What is a drug discount card? When should I use it? Can I combine a drug discount card with Part D? As usual, Senior65.com is here to answer your questions…

Medicare is the foundation to senior healthcare, but without the walls and roof, the foundation is just a slab of concrete. The walls and roof are Medicare Supplement plans (Medigap) and…