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Why Medicare Advantage Plans are Bad: 7 Top Complaints

by David Bynon, December 12, 2021

Two of the most common questions we get here at MedicareWire are, "Are Medicare Advantage plans bad?", and "What are the advantages and disadvantages of Medicare Advantage plans?" If you're trying to figure out if the private health plan option is right for you, read on. In this article, we will … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Medicare Advantage Plans Tagged With: Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplements

Medicare Plan N: Is it the Right Supplement for You?

by David Bynon, December 7, 2021

Medicare supplements, like Medigap Plan N, are additional insurance Medicare beneficiaries can purchase to help cover some of the out-of-pocket costs baked into Original Medicare. For most people getting their Medicare benefits for the first time, the big question becomes, "Which plan is right for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Medicare Supplement Plans

Are Medicare Supplement Plans Worth It?

by David Bynon, November 20, 2021

If you are wondering, "do I really need supplemental insurance with Medicare or is it a waste of money?", you're in the right place.
For most people, Medicare supplement insurance (aka, Medigap) is worth every penny. It is not a waste of money. And it offers many valuable benefits.
In this … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Medicare Supplement Plans Tagged With: Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part A, Medicare Part B, Medicare Supplements, Medigap, Original Medicare

Can You Have Both Medicare and Medicaid?

by David Bynon, November 18, 2021

How to Qualify for Both Medicare and Medicaid

Medicare is health insurance for adults aged 65 or older and those with certain disabilities. Many people are surprised to learn that Medicare is not end-to-end healthcare. In fact, from the beginning, Medicare was designed to cover only about 80 percent of a beneficiary's major medical expenses. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Medicaid Tagged With: medicaid, medicare special needs plans

What is the Average Cost of Supplemental Insurance for Medicare?

by David Bynon, October 27, 2021

According to MedicareWire research, the average Medicare Supplement insurance premium in 2020 was $154.50 per month. We evaluated over 100 of the best Medicare Supplement plans to find out how much it costs the average person for Medicare supplemental insurance.

Key Takeaways

The amount of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Medicare Supplement Plans Tagged With: Medicare Supplements

How Much Does Medicare Cost?

by David Bynon, October 26, 2021

How much does Medicare cost?

Medicare Has Premiums, Deductibles, Copayments, Coinsurance, and Other Costs.
Many people make the mistake of thinking that Medicare, the federal government's health insurance program for people age 65 and older, will pay for everything related to their health care. Unfortunately, it doesn’t. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: How Much Does Medicare Cost Tagged With: Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part A, Medicare Part B, Medicare Supplements

2022 Medicare Open Enrollment: A Guide to Dates, Costs and Eligibility

by David Bynon, September 1, 2021

Everything you need to know about Medicare's 2022 Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) dates, costs, eligibility, and opportunities to change your Medicare insurance coverage this Fall.

Key Takeaways

The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) starts each year on October 15 and ends on December … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Medicare Advantage Plans, Medicare Prescription Drug Plans Tagged With: annual enrollment period

Medicare Mistake #10: Costly Financial Moves when You Retire

by David Bynon, July 24, 2021 — fact checkedA qualified researcher has reviewed the content on this page to ensure it is factually accurate, meets current industry standards, and helps readers achieve a better understanding of Medicare health insurance and Medicare coverage topics. by Ethan Bynon

In Medicare Mistake #9 we talked about how expensive it can be to go out-of-network in a Medicare Advantage plan and what you can do about it. Similarly, retiring can also be costly with Medicare. In this tenth and final edition of our Medicare Mistakes Series, we'll address three things you need to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Medicare Mistakes Tagged With: Medicare Part B, Medicare Part D

Medicare Mistake #9: Going Out-of-Network in Your Medicare Advantage Plan

by David Bynon, July 17, 2021 — fact checkedA qualified researcher has reviewed the content on this page to ensure it is factually accurate, meets current industry standards, and helps readers achieve a better understanding of Medicare health insurance and Medicare coverage topics. by Ethan Bynon

In Medicare Mistake #8 we explained the importance of understanding your coverage and reviewing it annually. In this installment of our Medicare Mistakes Series, we want to explain how costly it can be to go out of network in most Medicare Advantage plans, and what you can do about it.

Key … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Medicare Mistakes Tagged With: Medicare Advantage

Medicare Mistake #8: Not Reviewing and Understanding Your Coverage

by David Bynon, July 16, 2021 — fact checkedA qualified researcher has reviewed the content on this page to ensure it is factually accurate, meets current industry standards, and helps readers achieve a better understanding of Medicare health insurance and Medicare coverage topics. by Ethan Bynon

In Medicare Mistake #5 we talked about why the best plan for your spouse or friend might not be the best plan for you. In this Medicare Mistakes article, we'll address the importance of reviewing and understanding your coverage to make sure you're actually getting what you need.

Key Takeaways … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Medicare Mistakes Tagged With: Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D, Original Medicare

Medicare Mistake #7: Choosing the Wrong Medigap Plan

by David Bynon, July 8, 2021 — fact checkedA qualified researcher has reviewed the content on this page to ensure it is factually accurate, meets current industry standards, and helps readers achieve a better understanding of Medicare health insurance and Medicare coverage topics. by Ethan Bynon

In Medicare Mistake #4 we talked about why Medicare Advantage isn't the best option for people with chronic health issues, and how Medicare supplement insurance offers solid protection from deductibles, copayments, and coinsurance.  In this article, we'll address the importance of getting the right … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Medicare Mistakes Tagged With: medicaid, Medicare Part A, Medicare Part B, Medigap

Medicare Mistake #6: Not Leveraging Assistance Programs

by David Bynon, July 7, 2021 — fact checkedA qualified researcher has reviewed the content on this page to ensure it is factually accurate, meets current industry standards, and helps readers achieve a better understanding of Medicare health insurance and Medicare coverage topics. by Ethan Bynon

Medicare offers all of its beneficiaries the ability to gain access to quality health care regardless of their race, color, creed, economic status, or health condition. As we discussed in the first article in our Medicare Mistakes Series, Medicare is not free, and the premiums, deductibles, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Medicare Mistakes Tagged With: medicaid, Medicare Savings Program, medicare special needs plans

Medicare Mistake #5: Getting the Same Medicare Plan as Your Spouse

by David Bynon, July 4, 2021 — fact checkedA qualified researcher has reviewed the content on this page to ensure it is factually accurate, meets current industry standards, and helps readers achieve a better understanding of Medicare health insurance and Medicare coverage topics. by Ethan Bynon

Medicare health insurance is a very personal product. And, other than a household discount from some Medicare supplement companies, there are no discounts for choosing the same plan as your spouse. In this, the fifth article in our Medicare Mistakes Series, we'll cover why buying the same coverage … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Medicare Mistakes Tagged With: Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D, Original Medicare

Medicare Mistake #4: Joining a Medicare Advantage Plan at Age 65 if You Have Chronic Health Conditions

by David Bynon, July 3, 2021 — fact checkedA qualified researcher has reviewed the content on this page to ensure it is factually accurate, meets current industry standards, and helps readers achieve a better understanding of Medicare health insurance and Medicare coverage topics. by Ethan Bynon

If you are a healthy senior, choosing a Medicare plan at age 65 is relatively straightforward.  But what if you have chronic health issues? In the fourth article of our Medicare Mistakes Series, we'll address this very important issue.

Key Takeaways

Original Medicare does not cover routine … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Medicare Mistakes Tagged With: medicaid, Medicare Advantage, Medigap, Original Medicare

Medicare Mistake #3: Not Signing Up for Medicare If You Have Retiree, COBRA, or Other Health Coverage

by David Bynon, July 2, 2021 — fact checkedA qualified researcher has reviewed the content on this page to ensure it is factually accurate, meets current industry standards, and helps readers achieve a better understanding of Medicare health insurance and Medicare coverage topics. by Ethan Bynon

In Mistake #2 of the Medicare Mistakes Series, we addressed forgetting to enroll in Medicare at age 65, but we skimmed over the issue of not enrolling if you are still working and have group health coverage through your employer. In some cases, it's okay to keep your employer's coverage, but in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Medicare Mistakes Tagged With: Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part A, Medicare Part B, Medicare Part D, Medigap

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