How Much Does Supplemental Medicare Insurance Cost? One of the most frequent questions we get is, “What is the average cost of supplemental health insurance for seniors?” Medigap, also known as Medicare supplement insurance, is a group of standardized plans that help cover the gaps in Original Medicare health insurance. And, unfortunately, stating an average […]
How to Move a Parent with Dementia to Assisted Living
People with dementia often have a hard time comprehending the world around them. They forget easily, so when they are told they will be moving, they don’t remember. As the process begins, they wonder what is going on and become frightened. If you’ve been trying to figure out How to Move a Parent with Dementia […]
Does Medicare Cover Hospice Care at Home?
What Is Hospice Care at Home Many people wish to spend their final days at home, not in a hospital or assisted living facility. To do that, they need an increasing amount of medical care as they approach their time to pass. While some care may be provided by home health care aides, there’s some […]
How to Protect Your Assets from Nursing Homes
Nursing homes are expensive with an average cost in the United States of $7,698 per month (2020 average). Most people cannot afford this expense, but they are in desperate need of the services provided by nursing homes (long-term care facilities). When finances are not put into place for nursing home care, assets can be at […]
How to Qualify for Home Health Care & Get Financial Assistance
As people age, their risk of becoming injured or ill increases, and hospital stays may not always be the best solution for recovery. Being able to be at home for healing is much more comfortable, which can speed up the time it takes to recover. The only issue is that having home health care can […]
Does Medicare Cover Assisted Living Costs? What About Independent Living?
Assisted living and independent living are very different. Assisted living is when someone receives assistance with their daily living tasks, including bathing, grooming, cooking, cleaning, and taking medication. Independent living is when someone lives at home with minimal or no assistance. Medicare, which is health insurance that people ages 65 and older are eligible to […]
A Guide to Medicare Home Health Care
Most people do not want to stay in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, assisted living facility, or rehabilitation facility for weeks or even months recovering from an illness or injury. They would rather be in the comfort of their homes. The problem is that those individuals still need to be monitored to ensure they are […]
2020 Medicare Coverage & Benefits
What You Must Know to Avoid Financial Ruin & Get What You Deserve Sixty million people (51 million seniors and 9 million adults with disabilities) use Medicare for their health insurance coverage. To understand what Medicare covers and how it provides coverage benefits, you need to know the ABCs and D of Medicare: Medicare Part A covers your […]
How To Choose a Medicare Supplement Plan
Original Medicare provides decent health insurance coverage for your major medical, but it doesn’t cover everything. However, you have the option to fill most of the coverage gaps by purchasing a Medicare supplement plan, also known as Medigap. While it might initially seem complicated, if you follow our five-step plan, you’ll be well on your […]
Medicare Supplement Open Enrollment: Its Not When You Think It Is
There is a lot of confusion about the open enrollment period for supplemental Medicare insurance (aka, Medigap). In this brief article, we’ll answer the two most common questions, including when is it and how long does it last. When is Medicare Supplement Open Enrollment? It’s easy to be tricked into thinking that open enrollment for […]
Medicare Plan N (Medigap Plan N): One of the Newest, Innovative Supplements
What is Medicare Plan N? Medicare Supplemental Plan N is one of the ten standardized Medigap plans. Although it is one of the newest plans available, Medicare Plan N is quickly becoming a favorite with Baby Boomers aging into their Medicare benefits. This is particularly true of Baby Boomers who are accustomed to sharing healthcare […]
High Deductible Medicare Plan F: Is It Worth The Risk?
Medicare Plan F High Deductible is a version of the regular Medicare Plan F in which you pay all costs until spending reaches the annual deductible. According to Medicare.gov, this plan is only available to people new to Medicare. That means you can buy this Medigap plan if you first become eligible for Medicare benefits […]
Do I Really Need Supplemental Insurance with Medicare?
We often get questions from people about to retire who are concerned about their budget. This is understandable because a fixed budget can put the squeeze on your finances. Recently I got a question from a friend with Social Security disability benefits that has had her Medicare since she was in her 50s. Now turning […]
Can I Change Medicare Supplement Plans Anytime?
When Can I Change My Medicare Supplemental Insurance Plan? Unlike Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D, there isn’t an Annual Election Period (open enrollment) for Medicare supplements. That’s good news. The bad news is that switching Medicare supplements – to a different carrier for a better rate or to a different plan for better coverage […]
Best Medicare Supplement Plans: One Size Does Not Fit All
What Are The Best Medicare Supplement Plans? When shopping and comparing Medicare supplement plans, the most important thing to understand is the amount of coverage you need. The reason for this is that supplemental Medicare insurance (aka, Medigap) is standardized. That means that a Medicare Plan G sold by AARP, for instance, has exactly the […]
