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David Bynon is a Medicare and Information Technology (IT) expert and the founder of MedicareWire.com. He has been studying, analyzing, and writing about Medicare health insurance for more than a decade, including his latest book, "Why Medicare Advantage Plans are Bad", available on Amazon.
Since retiring from the U.S. Navy in 2007, David put himself on a new mission to make Medicare less confusing and help consumers find, understand, and choose the best coverage.
Using the IT skill he honed throughout his Naval career, David developed MedicareWire's Plan Finder software, which publishes all private Medicare insurance plans, including downloadable PDFs. The data is refreshed quarterly.
When not writing new articles to help beneficiaries understand their options and make better choices, David provides a free insurance quoting service.
You can reach David with questions or comments at David@MedicareWire.com.
by David Bynon,
If you're under the age of 65 and you qualify for Medicare benefits due to a disability or End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), you may or may not be able to purchase Medicare supplement insurance plans. It all depends on where you live. However, you absolutely will once you do turn age 65.
Medicare … [Read more...] about Medicare Supplement Plans for Disabled Under 65: What You Need to Know
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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 … [Read more...] about High Deductible Medicare Plan F: Is It Worth The Risk?
by David Bynon,
Nearly 11 million Medicare beneficiaries use Medicare Supplement insurance to cover the gaps in their traditional Medicare coverage. Also known as Medigap plans, supplemental Medicare policies help pay a portion of the shared costs baked into the original Medicare system. Available in all 50 states, … [Read more...] about Medicare Supplement Plans: What Are They And Who Should Get One?
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It has long been assumed that Medicare Advantage plans are the way to go if you need a low monthly premium. The risk trade-off, of course, is higher out of pocket costs until you reach the annual spending limit. However, the premiums are so low on most of the basic plans that many seniors wonder, … [Read more...] about Medigap Plans K and N vs. Medicare Advantage Plans
by David Bynon,
According to Medicare.gov, whether or not you retire at age 65, you are still eligible for Medicare! In this MedicareWire article, we'll go over what you need to know if you're still working after your 65th birthday.
Working After Age 65
If you, or your spouse, are still employed after … [Read more...] about Are You Eligible for Medicare Yet Still Working? How Does This Affect Your Medicare Coverage?
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An abdominal aortic aneurysm is a bulging, weakened area in the wall of the aorta resulting in an abnormal widening (ballooning) that's in excess of 50 percent of the normal diameter. Most arterial aneurysms form in the abdominal aorta below the kidneys. This is called an infrarenal … [Read more...] about Does Medicare Cover Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screenings?
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I recently had a question from a friend on Social Security. She's had her Medicare since she was in her 50s. Now turning age 65 she asked, "Do I really need supplemental insurance with Medicare? I've managed with just Parts A, B, and D for all of these years."
If you're getting your Medicare … [Read more...] about Do I Really Need Supplemental Insurance with Medicare in 2023?
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The best Medicare Supplement Plan in 2023 depends on your individual needs and preferences. Healthy people generally need less coverage than individuals with chronic health conditions.
Our goal is to help you find the coverage that works best for you. We’ll walk through the different features of … [Read more...] about Find the Best Medicare Supplement Plan for You in 2023
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