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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?“

2021 Medicare Open Enrollment: A Guide to Dates, Costs and Eligibility

Everything you need to know about Medicare's Annual Election Period (AEP) dates, costs, eligibility, and opportunities to change your Medicare insurance coverage this Fall.

What’s in this 2021 Medicare AEP guide?

When is Medicare Open Enrollment for 2021 Coverage?
How to Enroll in … [Read more...]

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 … [Read more...]

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

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 … [Read more...]

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, … [Read more...]

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