Do Medigap Plans Have Any Disadvantages? Approximately 30% of people in Original Medicare have Medicare supplements. Many people look at the cost and wonder if Medicare supplement insurance is really worth it? In this MedicareWire article, we’ll explore the disadvantages of Medigap plans and explain the five factors you need to consider to determine if […]
Why are Some Medicare Advantage Plans Free?
How Can Medicare Advantage Plans Have A $0 Premium? Are there free Medicare Advantage plans? It seems impossible, doesn’t it? In the day and age when people struggle to afford catastrophic health insurance coverage, how can it be that health insurance companies are giving away plans for nothing? They aren’t. Not by a long shot. In this article we’ll answer the following questions about […]
How Does Medicare Advantage Work?
It pays to understand what Medicare Advantage offers before you switch from Original Medicare If you have ever had a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plan or a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan through an employer or the Healthcare Exchange, you already have a pretty good idea about how Medicare Advantage plans work. In this article, […]
Does Medicare Have a Maximum Out of Pocket Limit?
Medicare’s Maximum Out-of-Pocket Limit is a Serious Liability Depending on the coverage selections you’ve made, your Medicare benefits may have low out-of-pocket costs, high out-of-pocket costs, or even unlimited out-of-pocket expenses. In this MedicareWire article, we’ll dissect your liability and how to get more coverage if you need it. Key Takeaways Original Medicare has no out-of-pocket limits. The 20-percent […]
What Medicare Advantage Plans Are Available In My Area?
Medicare Advantage plans are organized and sold county-by-county. The reason for this, versus national plans, is that most private health insurance use provider networks, which are local. So, the answer to a simple question, like, “Who Has the Best Medicare Advantage Plan?”, or “What are the top 3 Medicare Advantage plans?”, will be different depending on where you […]
What is the Difference Between Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement?
Once You Understand Three Fundamental Differences, Your Choice Will Be Easy. There are many differences between Medicare supplement insurance (Medigap) and Medicare Advantage plans. However, we can sum up Medicare Advantage vs. Medigap in three easy points: Medicare supplements fill the gaps in Original Medicare, whereas a Medicare Advantage plan completely replaces Original Medicare coverage. With Original Medicare and a supplement, you pay most […]
What Does Medicare Advantage Cover?
What is Covered Under Medicare Advantage Plans? By law, all Medicare Advantage (MA) plans must provide the same basic healthcare services for inpatient care and outpatient care as Medicare Part A (hospital coverage) and Medicare Part B (medical coverage), commonly referred to as Original Medicare. The similarities end there, so it’s important to learn what MA plans cover and how to compare plans to find the best for […]
How Much Do Medicare Advantage Plans Cost?
If you are new to Medicare, you might find the cost structure confusing. This is particularly true when it comes to Medicare Advantage plans. So, in this MedicareWire article, we’ll do our best to demystify exactly how much Medicare Advantage plans cost. That way you will be able to compare plans to find the one that’s best for you. In […]
WellCare Value Script PDP: Best or Worst 2021 Part D Plan?
Possibly nothing gives seniors a bigger headache than their Medicare prescription drug plan and drug costs. So, after dozens of emails asking about the 2021 WellCare Value Script Medicare Part D plan, we decided to take a closer look. Is WellCare Value Script the Best or Worst Part D plan for 2021? The first thing […]
Does Medicare Cover the Shingles Vaccine?
Shingles is a contagious viral infection that causes a painful rash and blisters on the skin from a condition known as postherpetic neuralgia (post-hur-PET-ik noo-RAL-juh). It is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, which also causes chickenpox in young people. After having chickenpox, the virus doesn’t die, it lies inactive. When you are older, the virus […]
Medicare Part B Excess Charges: How To Avoid Them
Most doctors in the USA participate in the Medicare program in one form or another. It’s a very small percentage that doesn’t. However, not all doctors participate in the same way, and this often leads to Medicare Part B Excess Charges. Medicare Part B is the portion of Original Medicare that covers medical services from […]
Understanding Medicare in 4 Easy Steps
If you are getting your Medicare benefits for the first time, the jargon may sound foreign, but you don’t need Medicare for Dummies to figure it out. Once you learn the ABCs and D of Medicare, you’ll be well on your way. In this MedicareWire blog post, we’ll break down the four main parts of Medicare and answer these top questions […]
When Can I Enroll in a Medicare Advantage Plan?
When Can You Sign Up For Medicare Advantage Plans? Medicare Advantage (aka, Medicare Part C) and Medicare Part D plans have several different enrollment periods. The most well-known period is called the Annual Election Period, or AEP. It runs in the Fall from 15 October to 7 December. You’ll want to get started early so you […]
Is it Better to Have Medicare Advantage or Medigap?
Here are the five top reasons that it’s better to have a Medicare Advantage plan: Up-front costs (monthly premium) are generally lower. You may have more doctor choices in Medicare Advantage. Plans are required to take you regardless of your health condition. If you have both Medicare and Medicaid you may be able to get […]
How to Compare Medicare Advantage Plans
One of the more common questions we get here at MedicareWire is, “How do I choose a Medicare Advantage plan?” In this article, we’ll go over some of the most important aspects of private health plans and what you should look for. We’ll also offer seven tips to help you find the best plan and […]
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