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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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. […]
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