Does Medicare Cover Drugs?

June 1, 2015 /// 12 Comments

Drug costs can be one of the most expensive things about getting older. There are different types of drugs: prescription drugs and doctor administered drugs. Many Medicare-eligible persons are curious as to if and how drug coverage is covered by Medicare

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Part A Coverage

May 25, 2015 /// 5 Comments

Medicare Part A coverage is hospitalization coverage, but it covers more than regular hospitalization.

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Medicare Supplement 5 Helpful Tips

May 25, 2015 /// 16 Comments

Medicare Supplement insurance, aka Medigap, is actually quite simple. Here are five helpful tips for choosing the right Medigap plan.

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Medicare Part B Premium

May 21, 2015 /// 5 Comments

Original Medicare is broken down into two parts: Part A which covers hospitalization and Part B which covers day to day medical needs such as office visits. These two work together to create the basic Medicare coverage…

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Medigap: 5 Important Tips

May 20, 2015 /// 12 Comments

Medigap is supplemental insurance that fills in the gaps of Medicare. Here are five tips to understanding Medigap.

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Medicare Stroke Costs: Out-Patient Therapy vs. Home HealthCare

May 11, 2015 /// 15 Comments

After a stroke, Medicare may offer out-patient care or Home Health Care services to help with your stroke rehabilitation. Here are the differences between the two types of care.

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Medicare Guide to Choosing a Hospital or Doctor

April 20, 2015 /// 5 Comments

Once you’re Medicare eligible most people wonder what network of doctors and hospitals are available. And more importantly, can you keep your current doctor and hospital? Well, we have some answers.

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5 Ways to Better Medicare

March 30, 2015 /// 5 Comments

Once you are Medicare-eligible, or just about to be, there are some tips on how to be a savvy Medicare consumer. 1) Understand the different parts of Medicare, 2) Learn the difference between…

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Anthem Blue Cross CA Medigap Announces No 2015 Rate Increase for Plan F

March 6, 2015 /// 1 Comment

Anthem Blue Cross of California just announced that their Medigap Plan F monthly premium will not increase effective March 1, 2015. This is in addition to the…

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What Does Medicare Part A Cover?

January 30, 2015 /// 26 Comments

What is Medicare Part A, and why do you need it? This is a question that many people wonder. First you need to understand what the term Original Medicare means. Original Medicare is Medicare Part A (hospitalization coverage) and Medicare Part B (medical coverage for day to day healthcare), so, why do you need separate coverage? The reason is…

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