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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?“

Are Medicare Supplement Plans Worth It?

April 26, 2020

When you’re first eligible for Medicare (Parts A and B), you also have a one-time opportunity to apply for Medicare supplement insurance without having to go through medical underwriting. This benefit, called guaranteed issue rights, is only available once, and the window of opportunity is only 6-months. In this article we’re going to answer an […]

Article by David Bynon / Medicare Insurance Plans, MedicareWire Blog / copayment, deductibles, medicare advantage, medicare supplement plans, medigap, Original Medicare

Medicare Plan F vs Plan G: Which is Better?

April 7, 2020

Which is Better: Medicare Plan F vs Plan G If you’re wondering which Medicare Supplement plan is the best, Plan F vs. Plan G, you’re in the right place. We’re going to answer that question as thoroughly as possible. In fact, we’re going to come at it from both directions, because both of these stellar […]

Article by David Bynon / Medicare Insurance Plans, MedicareWire Blog / medicare plan f, medicare plan g, medigap

Medicare Supplement Plans with No Premiums: What’s the Scoop?

March 17, 2020

Medicare supplements, also called Medigap plans, are supplemental insurance policies for people with Original Medicare. Unlike Medicare Advantage plans, which completely replace your traditional Medicare benefits, no insurance companies offer Medigap plans with no premiums. Here’s why. Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage are both government health insurance products. These products are broken up into four […]

Article by David Bynon / Medicare Insurance Plans, MedicareWire Blog / medicare supplement plans, medigap

High Deductible Medicare Plan G: Is it Any Good?

March 16, 2020

The high deductible version of Medicare Plan G has the same coverage benefits as the regular Medigap Plan G, but you pay all costs until your Medicare-approved costs reach the annual deductible. According to Medicare.gov, High Deductible Medicare Plan G is only available if you first become eligible for Medicare benefits due to age, disability, […]

Article by David Bynon / Medicare Insurance Plans, MedicareWire Blog / deductibles, Medicare Plan K, medicare plan n, medicare supplement plans, medigap

Medicare Supplement Plans: What Are They And Who Should Get One?

March 10, 2020

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, supplements are the popular choice for people who don’t want […]

Article by David Bynon / Medicare Insurance Plans, MedicareWire Blog / medicare plan f, medicare plan g, medicare plan n, medicare supplement plans, medigap, out-of-pocket costs

How Much Do Medicare Supplements Cost?

March 6, 2020

Many seniors are shocked to learn that Original Medicare (Part A and Part B) only pays about 80% of Medicare-covered costs and that there’s no out of pocket maximum on the costs that beneficiaries pay (the remaining 20%). Learning this is when most people become interested in supplemental Medicare insurance. A Medicare Supplement plan (aka, […]

Article by David Bynon / Medicare Insurance Plans, MedicareWire Blog / coinsurance, deductibles, excess charges, medicare part a, medicare part b, medicare supplement plans, medigap, skilled nursing

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

February 26, 2020

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, […]

Article by David Bynon / Medicare Insurance Plans, MedicareWire Blog / medicare costs, medicare deductible, medicare excess charges, medicare supplement, medigap

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

February 16, 2020

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 […]

Article by David Bynon / Medicare Insurance Plans, MedicareWire Blog / medicare plan f, medicare plan g, medicare plan n, medigap

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

February 12, 2020

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 […]

Article by David Bynon / Medicare Insurance Plans, MedicareWire Blog / medicare advantage, medicare supplement, medigap

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

January 26, 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 […]

Article by David Bynon / Medicare Insurance Plans, MedicareWire Blog / medicare plan f, medicare plan g, medicare plan n, medigap

Top 10 Medicare Supplement Insurance Companies for 2020

January 15, 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 […]

Article by David Bynon / Medicare Insurance Plans, MedicareWire Blog / aetna, blue cross blue shield, cigna, humana, medicare supplement, mutual of omaha

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

January 8, 2020

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 […]

Article by David Bynon / Medicare Insurance Plans, MedicareWire Blog / medicare supplement plans, medigap

Is Medicare Plan F Going Away?

January 6, 2020

Is Medicare Plan F going away? Yes. As of 1 January 2020, this popular plan is no longer available to people turning age 65.  But, don’t fret, you can still get excellent coverage. What Happened to Medigap Plan F? For decades, Medicare Supplement Plan F (aka, Medigap Plan F and Medicare Plan F) was the […]

Article by David Bynon / Medicare Insurance Plans, MedicareWire Blog / medicare plan f, medicare plan g, medicare supplement plans, medigap

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

December 3, 2019

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 […]

Article by David Bynon / Medicare Insurance Plans, MedicareWire Blog / medicare advantage, medicare advantage plans, medicare supplement, medicare supplement plans, medigap

7 Ways to Optimize Your Medicare Prescription Drug Plan

December 2, 2019

2014 Medicare Part D Plans

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 […]

Article by David Bynon / Medicare Insurance Plans, MedicareWire Blog / medicare part d, prescription drug plans, prescription drugs

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