What is a Medicare MSA Plan?

September 12, 2014 /// 6 Comments

Medicare MSA plans are Medical Savings Accounts similar to an HSA with traditional insurance. They offer tax benefits, savings, and…

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How to Apply for Medicare Health Plans

September 11, 2014 /// 2 Comments

Once you’re eligible for Medicare you’ll want to know how to apply for Original Medicare, Medigap, Medicare Advantage, and Part D (prescription drug coverage). Here is how each works.

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How to Get Medicare Drug Coverage

September 11, 2014 /// 2 Comments

Once you’re Medicare-eligible you may choose to enroll in a prescription drug plan. Let us explain how you get Medicare drug coverage.

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Starting Your Medigap Policy

September 10, 2014 /// 2 Comments

To start a Medigap policy, aka Medicare Supplement insurance, there are a few things you need to do. 1) Choose a plan, 2) Enroll in a…

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Paying for Medigap

September 10, 2014 /// 1 Comment

Once you have Medigap or are thinking about enrolling in the Medicare Supplement insurance you maybe wondering how to pay for your policy. There are three ways to pay.

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Medicare Enrollment Period

September 5, 2014 /// 2 Comments

Medicare is the rite of passage for all of us when we turn 65. Medicare is basic insurance offered by the federal government to make sure that seniors have health coverage. Even though it is a rite of passage, there are specific enrollment periods…

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Medicare Advantage and Medicaid

September 4, 2014 /// 3 Comments

Good news for those eligible for Medicaid and over 65, you may be able to enroll in Medicare Advantage to reap some of those extra benefits that Original Medicare doesn’t offer.

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Medigap Rate Variances

September 4, 2014 /// No Comments

Medigap plan rates are affected by a few factors. We suggest when choosing a Medigap plan to choose the most comprehensive plan you can afford, while at the same time figuring out how your Medigap provider offers its rates.

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What is a Medicare Special Needs Plan?

August 29, 2014 /// 8 Comments

A Medicare Special Needs Plan (SNP) is a Medicare Advantage plan created for individuals with specific needs in order to provide coordinated care. These plans have certain qualifications, expand and specialize coverage, and differ from traditional Medicare Advantage plans.

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Can I Switch Medicare Advantage Plans?

August 23, 2014 /// 2 Comments

Switching Medicare Advantage plans is easy. There are three ways to switch your plan. 1) Switch your MA plan during the…

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