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17 Ways to Boost Your Medicare & Social Security Benefits in Retirement

December 9, 2019

17 Ways to Boost Your Medicare & Social Security Benefits in Retirement

Medicare and Social Security are the social safety net programs we all pay into during the years we work. Designed to assist seniors and disabled individuals, together the programs fill the basic healthcare and financial needs of their beneficiaries. Medicare offers health insurance that covers medically necessary doctor visits, medical treatments, and hospitalization. Social Security […]

Article by David Bynon / Medicare

Is Medicare Free for Seniors, the Disabled and Retirees?

December 4, 2019

Is Medicare Free for Seniors, the Disabled and Retirees?

One of the most common questions we get at MedicareWire.com is, “Is Medicare free?” The answer all depends on your personal situation. In this frequently asked questions blog post, I’ll do my best to dispell myths and help you get your Medicare benefits for FREE if you qualify. If you don’t qualify to get Medicare […]

Article by David Bynon / Frequently Asked Questions, Medicare

Medicare Advantage vs. Medigap: Which is Best?

December 3, 2019

Medicare Advantage vs. Medigap: Which is Best?

In this MedicareWire article, we’ll do our best to help you understand which type of Medicare insurance is right for you. Our Medicare system is full of options, and deciding between Medicare Advantage and a Medicare Supplement plan is a big decision. Comparing Medicare Advantage and Medigap (Medicare Supplements) Medicare Advantage replaces your Original Medicare benefits with […]

Article by David Bynon / Medicare / medicare advantage, medicare advantage plans, medicare supplement, medicare supplement plans, medigap

7 Ways to Optimize Your Medicare Prescription Drug Plan

December 2, 2019

7 Ways to Optimize Your Medicare Prescription Drug Plan

If you take regular prescriptions, you already know how expensive it can be. The older we get, the more chronic conditions set in, and our medications get even more expensive. That’s why having a prescription drug plan is so important. In this MedicareWire article, we’ll share 7 ways you can optimize your Medicare Part D […]

Article by David Bynon / Health Insurance, Medicare / medicare part d, prescription drug plans, prescription drugs

What are My Medicare Cost Sharing Obligations?

December 2, 2019

What are My Medicare Cost Sharing Obligations?

Although you or your spouse paid into Medicare through payroll taxes during the years that you worked, it’s not a zero-cost system when you turn 65 years old. Many people who retire and get their Medicare benefits for the first time are caught off guard by the out-of-pocket costs with Medicare. In this MedicareWire article, […]

Article by David Bynon / Frequently Asked Questions

Medigap Plan K vs. Medicare Advantage Plans

November 27, 2019

Medigap Plan K vs. Medicare Advantage Plans

It has long been assumed that Medicare Advantage plans are the way to go when you need a low monthly premium. The risk trade-off, of course, are higher out of pocket costs until you reach the annual spending limit. However, the premiums are so low on most plans that many seniors wonder, “are Medicare supplement […]

Article by David Bynon / Medicare Coverage / medicare advantage plans, Medicare Plan K, Medicare Supplement Plan K, Medigap Plan K

Review: Lasso Healthcare MSA Plans

November 10, 2019

Review: Lasso Healthcare MSA Plans

In its recent study on 2020 Medicare Advantage plan availability, MedicareWire discovered a sweeping expansion of Medical Savings Account (MSA) plans by Lasso Healthcare (Lasso). Offering plans in 1,151 counties in 2019, for the 2020 plan year Lasso operates in 26 states and the District of Columbia, with MSA plans now available in 1,771 counties. […]

Article by David Bynon / Medicare / medicare advantage, medicare advantage plans, medicare advantage reimbursements, medicare part d, MSA

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