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Confused by Medicare health insurance? You’re not alone. Nothing seems to confuse people like Medicare insurance plans. Hey, we get it. Medicare calls their stuff  “parts”, and Medigap plan companies call their stuff “plans”, and they both user letters. C’mon, guys, could you have made it any more confusing?

Here at MedicareWire, we do our best to help our visitors make sense of it all. Below, you’ll discover a whole host of topics about the ABCs of Medicare health insurance and plans. Need help? Give us a call at 1-855-266-4865 and we’ll do our best. If you’re interested in learning about coverage, our other blog area discusses, What does Medicare cover?“

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 sum up Medicare Advantage vs. Medigap in our three key takeaway points. In this article, we'll help you … [Read more...]

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 … [Read more...]

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...]

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

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...]

Medicare Advantage vs Medigap: Which is Best for You?

While shopping for Medicare health insurance, most people want to know "What is the big difference between Medicare supplements and Medicare advantage plans?" Medicare supplement insurance and Medicare Advantage plans are very different types of health insurance products, but they both attempt to … [Read more...]

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