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

A Medicare Supplement plan is additional insurance that works in conjunction with Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B benefits. There are 10 standardized plans, A to N. Each lettered plan offers a different level of coverage to suit a variety of needs. Before we get into the plans, and what they have to offer, […]

Is Medicare Plan G Better than Plan F? It All Depends on What You Value Most.

The 2010s are behind us and with the new decade comes a big change in Medicare. As of 1 January 2020, Medicare Plan F is no longer available to people getting their Medicare benefits for the first time. In other words, if you’re not age 65+ before 2020, Medicare Plan F isn’t for you. Medicare […]

Medicare Advantage vs. Medicare Supplement: Which is Best for You?

Medicare Supplement vs. Medicare Advantage: Which is Better? Before 2003, when Medicare added the private health insurance option, known as Medicare Advantage, seniors only had two options: pay out-of-pocket or buy a Medicare supplement. Now there’s anon-going debate as to which option is better. Answering this important question is made all the more difficult by […]

Medicare Plan G (Medigap Plan G): Good As You Can Get in 2020

If you’re turning age 65 this year, Medicare Plan G is the most comprehensive Medicare supplement you can buy. It’s also the most popular. You might be thinking that Plan F is the best, but that’s only true if you turned age 65 before the year 2020. Here’s why. Medicare Plan G, sometimes mistakenly called […]

Top 10 Medicare Supplement Insurance Companies for 2020

Finding the 10 Best Supplemental Insurance Companies Here at MedicareWire, we are not insurance agents. We do not sell Medicare supplement plans or any other type of 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 […]

Medicare Supplement Plans Comparison Chart: A Side-by-Side Look

Medicare Supplement Plans Comparison Chart 2020 Medicare supplements, which are identified by plans A – N, cover the gaps in Original Medicare coverage. That’s why Medicare calls them Medigap plans. One of the most beneficial aspects of the lettered plan system is that it lets you compare supplemental Medicare plans side-by-side. To make it as […]

Medicare Advantage vs. Medigap: Which is Best?

In this MedicareWire article, we’ll do our best to help you understand which type of Medicare insurance is right for you. Our Medicare system is full of options, and deciding between Medicare Advantage and a Medicare Supplement plan is a big decision. Comparing Medicare Advantage and Medigap (Medicare Supplements) Medicare Advantage replaces your Original Medicare benefits with […]

7 Ways to Optimize Your Medicare Prescription Drug Plan

If you take regular prescriptions, you already know how expensive it can be. The older we get, the more chronic conditions set in, and our medications get even more expensive. That’s why having a prescription drug plan is so important. In this MedicareWire article, we’ll share 7 ways you can optimize your Medicare Part D […]

Medigap Plans K and N vs. Medicare Advantage Plans

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, […]

Medicare Supplement Guaranteed Issue: You Don’t Want to Miss This Deadline

What is “Guaranteed Issue” for Medicare Supplement? Guaranteed-issue is a right granted to Medicare beneficiaries and applies to supplemental Medicare insurance (aka, Medigap). All states and the federal government enforce this essential right, which protects you from medical underwriting. Unlike regular health insurance, which was reformed by the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare), supplemental Medicare insurance […]

Medicare Plan C (Medigap Plan C): Sorry Charlie!

Medicare Supplement Plan C, also called Medigap Plan C, is one of the most comprehensive of the 10 standardized supplemental Medicare plans available in most states. In fact, only Medicare Plan F offers more coverage. For its beneficiaries, this top-tier plan covers most Medicare-approved out-of-pocket costs. NOTE: Medicare Plan C, along with Plan F, is […]

Medicare Plan K (Medigap Plan K): Economical Alternative to Medicare Advantage

Medicare Plan K is one of two unique Medicare supplements with shared-cost coverage and an annual out-of-pocket limit.  This is a plan that works for people looking for help with certain Original Medicare costs, but need a lower monthly premium for affordability. If this sounds like you, then read on because Medigap Plan K might […]

Medicare Plan D (Medigap Plan D): The Low-Down Dude of Medicare Plans

What is Medicare Plan D? Medicare Plan D is one of the ten standardized Medigap plans, which is also known as Medicare Supplement Plan D or Medigap Plan D. It is often confused with Medicare Part D, which is your prescription drug coverage. A good way to remember the difference is that only Medicare has […]

Good News for Medicare Supplement Buyers: Open Enrollment Is Not For You

As October approaches, like clockwork the Medicare commercials begin on TV.  As if Medicare isn’t confusing enough already, none of us need the bombardment of hype from insurance marketing organizations, like AARP.  Nevertheless, it’s here and will be with us until early December. One area of confusion for many seniors has to do with the […]

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