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Are Medicare Advantage Plans Good or Bad?
Due to their cost structure, a Medicare Advantage plan may be a bad choice if you frequently use healthcare services. Lower monthly premiums are enticing, but high out-of-pocket costs can make the private health plan option more expensive for some.
In … [Read more...] about 10 Reasons Why Medicare Advantage Plans are Bad
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How Can Medicare Advantage Plans Be Free?
Medicare Advantage plans with a zero-dollar premium aren't free. You must continue to pay your Part B premium. Due to their costs, free plans can be more expensive.
In this article, we'll explain the true cost of Medicare Advantage plans, and what a … [Read more...] about Are Free Medicare Advantage Plans Really Free?
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Which is Better Medicare Advantage or Medicare Supplement?
Medicare Advantage plans offer more benefits, but Medicare Supplements provide more coverage. Decide which you need and you'll know which is better for you.
In this article, we'll explain the top Medicare Supplement vs Medicare … [Read more...] about Medicare Advantage vs Medicare Supplement (pros & cons)
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What are 4 Types of Medicare Advantage Plans?
HMO, HMO-POS, PPO, and PFFS plans are the 4 most common Medicare Advantage plans, but there are more, including Medicare Savings Accounts. The type of plan you choose is the most critical decision you need to make
Medicare Advantage is a … [Read more...] about How to Choose a Medicare Advantage Plan in 7 Steps
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Is Medicare Part C a Scam or Legitimate?
Medicare Advantage is legitimate, but it's an easy target for scammers. So, it’s important to do your research before joining a plan.
In this article, we’ll explore Medicare Advantage (Part C), the private health insurance option for people on Medicare. … [Read more...] about Is Medicare Advantage a Scam or Not?
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Is The Medicare Grocery Allowance Real?
The Medicare Grocery Allowance is real, but not through Medicare. Also known as the Food Allowance Card for Seniors, it is a feature of certain Special Needs Plans, and a limited number of traditional Medicare Advantage plans. It can be used for most … [Read more...] about Free Groceries for Seniors on Medicare: Legit or Not?
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What is the Truth About the Flex Card for Seniors?
The Flex Card is a legitimate benefit offered by some Medicare Advantage plans. It is not available everywhere or by all plans. However, many TV commercials hype Medicare Flex Card benefits for seniors without an explanation of what they are and … [Read more...] about How to Get a Flex Card for Seniors (is it legit?)
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Can You Have A Medicare Advantage Plan And A Supplemental Plan At The Same Time?
Medicare rules do not allow beneficiaries to have both a Medicare Advantage plan and Medicare Supplement Insurance. They are incompatible, and you'll need to choose one or the other.
In this article, we'll help you … [Read more...] about Medicare Advantage and Supplement Simultaneously
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What are the Medicare Advantage Eligibility Requirements?
Anyone enrolled in both Medicare Part A and Part B (Original Medicare) is eligible to join a Medicare Advantage plan in their area. This includes individuals who have Medicare due to a disability, regardless of their age.
In this article, … [Read more...] about Requirements for Medicare Advantage Eligibility
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What are the Worst Medicare Advantage Plans?
Every year, Medicare publishes a list of sanctioned Medicare Advantage plans. These are the worst Medicare Advantage plans. They also publish 5-star ratings for all Medicare Part C and Part D plans.
This is the first year, since I started MedicareWire … [Read more...] about 2023’s Worst Medicare Advantage Plans
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What Zip Codes Have The Medicare Give Back Program?
The Medicare Part B premium reduction benefit pays all or some of your Part B monthly premium. However, the benefit is not available from all Medicare Advantage plans. That said, in just a couple of years, the number of plans offering a Medicare … [Read more...] about Medicare Give Back Program (by zip code)
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If you are about to make plan election choices for yourself or a loved one, you might find yourself wondering about the advantages and disadvantages of Medicare Advantage plans. In this MedicareWire article, we'll answer this important question for you.
Spoiler Alert: It's different for … [Read more...] about Top 5 Advantages and Disadvantages of Medicare Advantage Plans
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Where to Compare Medicare Advantage Plans
MedicareWire is the only website that lets you quickly and easily see all Medicare Advantage plans in your area and download plan benefits and costs. Use our MA Plan Finder to compare plans.
In this article, well answer these important questions about … [Read more...] about How to Compare Medicare Advantage Plans
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If you are new to Medicare, you might find the cost structure confusing. This is particularly true when it comes to Medicare Advantage plans.
In this 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 … [Read more...] about Medicare Advantage Insurance Costs in 2023
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Medicare Part C offers people with Part A and Part B Medicare coverage the option to enroll in a health plan from a private insurance company.
In this article, I’ll go over exactly how a private health plan may benefit you and why it might be good to have.
What Medicare Advantage Plans … [Read more...] about Is Medicare Part C Good to Have?
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