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Is it Better to Have Medicare Advantage or Medigap?

by David Bynon, April 18, 2021

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 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Medicare Advantage Plans, Medicare Supplement Plans Tagged With: excess charges, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplements, Medigap, Original Medicare

How to Compare Medicare Advantage Plans

by David Bynon, April 9, 2021

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 get the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Medicare Advantage Plans Tagged With: Medicare Advantage

Medicare Star Ratings: What They Mean & How to Use Them

by David Bynon, April 9, 2021

Have you ever wondered what the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) star ratings mean and how to use them to choose a health plan? In this MedicareWire article, we'll cover what you need to know and explain how we use the CMS 5-star rating system to help you choose a plan with the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Medicare Advantage Plans, Medicare Prescription Drug Plans Tagged With: Medicare Advantage, Original Medicare

Medicare Plan F vs Plan G: Which is Better?

by David Bynon, April 7, 2021

Is Medicare Plan G Better than Plan F?
If you're wondering which Medicare supplement is the best, Plan F vs. Plan G, you're in the right place. We're going to answer that question as thoroughly as possible. In fact, we're going to come at it from both directions, because both of these stellar … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Medicare Supplement Plans Tagged With: Medicare Supplements, Medigap

Can I Get My Prescriptions with a Medigap Plan?

by David Bynon, March 14, 2021

One of the top benefits of most Medicare Advantage plans is they bundle in prescription drug coverage. We get a lot of questions from readers wanting to know if they can get prescription drug coverage bundled with Medicare supplement insurance (aka, Medigap).
The short answer is no.
You can get … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Medicare Prescription Drug Plans, Medicare Supplement Plans Tagged With: Medicare Part A, Medicare Part B, Medicare Part D, Medicare Supplements, Medigap, Original Medicare

What Is Medicare Part G?

by David Bynon, March 14, 2021

What is Medicare Part G?

There are four different parts to the federal Medicare program. From its inception in 1965, it has been a government-run health insurance program for seniors aged 65 and people with disabilities and medical conditions. But, did you know it isn't all-inclusive care? That's where Medicare Plan G comes … [Read more...]

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

What Is Medicare Part F?

by David Bynon, March 12, 2021

The federal Medicare program is a series of lettered (A, B, C, and D) health insurance programs available to people, age 65 and older, and certain adults with qualifying disabilities. Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B (Original Medicare) is provided directly by the government, whereas Medicare … [Read more...]

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

Does Medicare Cover Vision?

by David Bynon, March 11, 2021

does Medicare cover vision?

As people grow older, it’s common for them to suffer from vision-related problems. So, as you’re researching Medicare and all that it offers, you may question if Medicare covers vision services. In this MedicareWire article, we'll explain which vision care service Medicare covers, and those that are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: What Does Medicare Cover? Tagged With: What Does Medicare Cover

What is a Medicare Supplement Plan… And Why Do I Need One?

by David Bynon, February 26, 2021

A Medicare supplement plan is additional insurance that works in conjunction with Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B benefits. Also known as Medigap, there are 10 standardized plans, A to N. Each lettered plan offers a different level of coverage to suit a variety of needs.

We'll cover … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Medicare Supplement Plans Tagged With: medicare costs, Medicare Part A, Medicare Part B, Medicare Supplements, Medigap

Do Low-Cost Medicare Supplement Plans Save Money?

by David Bynon, January 31, 2021

Low-cost Medicare supplement plans

Medicare supplement insurance premiums continue to increase. The increases have a lot to do with changes brought about by the Affordable Care Act (aka, Obama) and how these changes affect reimbursements to health care providers. As a result, a lot of seniors are asking about low-cost Medicare … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Medicare Supplement Plans Tagged With: Medicare Supplements, Medigap

Is Medicare Plan F Going Away?

by David Bynon, January 6, 2021

As of 1 January, 2020, Medicare Supplement Plan F is no longer available to people turning age 65.  But, don't fret, you can still get excellent gap coverage for your Original Medicare.
Key Takeaways

Medicare Supplement Plan C and Plan F are not available to anyone qualifying for Medicare … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Medicare Supplement Plans Tagged With: Medicare Supplements, Medigap

How to Choose the Best Medicare Supplement Company

by David Bynon, January 1, 2021

Here at MedicareWire, we are not insurance agents. We do not sell Medicare Supplement insurance or any other type of health insurance.

We are educators and senior advocates. Our job is to make sure that seniors and their caretakers have the information they need to make the best decisions … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Medicare Supplement Plans Tagged With: Medicare Supplements

Is CMS Biased in Favor of Medicare Advantage?

by David Bynon, November 15, 2020

While studying Medicare & You 2021: The official U.S. government Medicare handbook to look for changes coming in the new year (which you can download here), the MedicareWire staff began noticing language and diagrams that it felt would bias readers. In fact, once you start looking for it, you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Medicare Advantage Plans Tagged With: Medicare Advantage

Brand New Day vs. 5-Star Kaiser Medicare Advantage in California

by David Bynon, October 16, 2020

Medicare Advantage plans expanded into dozens of new counties for the 2021 plan year. With the expansion in plans also came the news that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) increased the maximum out-of-pocket (MOOP) limit to per year.

However, several companies, including Brand … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Medicare Advantage Plans Tagged With: Medicare Advantage

Does Medicare Cover Physical Therapy After An Accident or Surgery?

by David Bynon, September 11, 2020

Does Medicare Cover Physical Therapy?
If you’re covered by Medicare and have an illness or injury that requires physical therapy, you may wonder, “what does Medicare cover?” More specifically, you’ll likely want to know does Medicare cover physical therapy?

In this article, we will look at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: What Does Medicare Cover? Tagged With: What Does Medicare Cover

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