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Blog Posts Related to Medicare Advantage

On this page, you will find blog posts related to Medicare Advantage plans (Medicare Part C).

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Why Medicare Advantage Plans are Bad: 7 Top Complaints

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One of the most common questions we get here at MedicareWire is, "are Medicare Advantage plans bad?" In this article, we will explore this exceptionally important question by contrasting Medicare Advantage plans vs. Original Medicare and Medigap.

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How Much Does Medicare Cost?

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Medicare Has Premiums, Deductibles, Copayments, Coinsurance, and Other Costs.
Many people make the mistake of thinking that Medicare, the federal government's health insurance program for people age 65 and older, will pay for everything related to their health care. Unfortunately, it doesn’t. The … [Read more...]

Medicare Mistake #9: Going Out-of-Network in Your Medicare Advantage Plan

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In Medicare Mistake #8 we explained the importance of understanding your coverage and reviewing it annually. In this installment of our Medicare Mistakes Series, we want to explain how costly it can be to go out of network in most Medicare Advantage plans, and what you can do about it.

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Medicare Mistake #8: Not Reviewing and Understanding Your Coverage

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In Medicare Mistake #5 we talked about why the best plan for your spouse or friend might not be the best plan for you. In this Medicare Mistakes article, we'll address the importance of reviewing and understanding your coverage to make sure you're actually getting what you need.

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Medicare Mistake #5: Getting the Same Medicare Plan as Your Spouse

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Medicare health insurance is a very personal product. And, other than a household discount from some Medicare supplement companies, there are no discounts for choosing the same plan as your spouse. In this, the fifth article in our Medicare Mistakes Series, we'll cover why buying the same coverage … [Read more...]

Medicare Mistake #4: Joining a Medicare Advantage Plan at Age 65 if You Have Chronic Health Conditions

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If you are a healthy senior, choosing a Medicare plan at age 65 is relatively straightforward.  But what if you have chronic health issues? In the fourth article of our Medicare Mistakes Series, we'll address this very important issue.

Key Takeaways

Original Medicare does not cover routine … [Read more...]

Medicare Mistake #3: Not Signing Up for Medicare If You Have Retiree, COBRA, or Other Health Coverage

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In Mistake #2 of the Medicare Mistakes Series, we addressed forgetting to enroll in Medicare at age 65, but we skimmed over the issue of not enrolling if you are still working and have group health coverage through your employer. In some cases, it's okay to keep your employer's coverage, but in … [Read more...]

Medicare Mistake #1: Thinking It’s Free!

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Many people mistakenly believe that Medicare is free for retirees and people with disabilities. After all, during all of the years that we work we paid Medicare taxes, right? So, why isn't it free? In this MedicareWire article, we'll explain how much Medicare costs and what you can do to … [Read more...]

Top 9 Advantages and Disadvantages of Medicare Advantage Plans

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If you are about to make plan election choices for yourself or a loved one, you might find yourself asking what are the advantages and disadvantages of Medicare Advantage plans? We'll answer that important question in this article.

Key Takeaways

Medicare Advantage plans may help some of its … [Read more...]

When Does Medicare Start? 7 Important Facts You Need to Know.

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Medicare is the government medical insurance plan for older Americans and people with certain disabilities. As of 2020, more than 62-million Americans rely on Medicare for their primary health insurance needs. By the year 2032, this number will swell to nearly 80-million people. In this MedicareWire … [Read more...]

Are Medicare Supplement Plans Worth It?

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Are you wondering, "do I really need Medigap insurance?", for most people the answer is Yes! Medicare supplement insurance (aka, "Medigap") is worth every penny. It is not a waste of money. And it offers many valuable benefits. In this article, we'll explain why.

Key Takeaways

There are no … [Read more...]

Why are Some Medicare Advantage Plans Free?

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Are there free Medicare Advantage plans? Asked another way, how can Medicare Advantage plans have a $0 premium?

It seems impossible, doesn't it? In the day and age when people struggle to afford catastrophic health insurance coverage, how can it be that health insurance companies are giving away … [Read more...]

Medicare Advantage vs Medigap: Which is Best for You?

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While shopping for Medicare health insurance, particularly if you are getting your benefits for the first time, it's important to understand the difference between Medicare Advantage and Original Medicate with a Medigap plan.  In this MedicareWire article, we'll cover the fundamental benefits of … [Read more...]

How Much Do Medicare Advantage Plans Cost?

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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. So, in this MedicareWire 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 … [Read more...]

Does Medicare Have a Maximum Out of Pocket Limit?

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Depending on the coverage selections you've made, your Medicare benefits may have low out-of-pocket costs, high out-of-pocket costs, or even unlimited out-of-pocket expenses. In this MedicareWire article, we'll dissect your liability and how to get more coverage if you need it.

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