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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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Medigap Plans K and N vs. Medicare Advantage Plans

by David Bynon, November 27, 2019

It has long been assumed that Medicare Advantage plansMedicare Advantage (MA), also known as Medicare Part C, are health plans from private insurance companies that are available to people eligible for Original Medicare (Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B). 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 premiumsA premium is an amount that an insurance policyholder must pay for coverage. Premiums are typically paid on a monthly basis. In the federal Medicare program, there are four different types of premiums.  are so low on most of the basic plans that many seniors wonder, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Medicare Advantage Plans, Medicare Supplement Plans Tagged With: Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part A, Medicare Part B, Medicare Part D, Medicare Supplements

Understanding Medicare Advantage Plans: Max Out-of-Pocket vs. Deductible vs. Co-Pay

by David Bynon, September 17, 2016

How much do people pay for Medicare?

If you're about to retire or planning for your retirement, you might be considering a Medicare Advantage planMedicare Advantage (MA), also known as Medicare Part C, are health plans from private insurance companies that are available to people eligible for Original Medicare (Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B).. These are private health plans offered by national and region health insurance companies and healthcare providers. They are similar to Obamacare plans and health coverage you get through … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D

Top 9 Advantages and Disadvantages of Medicare Advantage Plans

by David Bynon, June 18, 2014

Advantages and Disadvantages of Medicare Advantage

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 plansMedicare Advantage (MA), also known as Medicare Part C, are health plans from private insurance companies that are available to people eligible for Original Medicare (Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B).? We'll answer that important question in this article.

Key Takeaways

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

Filed Under: Medicare Advantage Plans Tagged With: Medicare Advantage

What are Air-Fluidized Beds and Who Needs One?

by David Bynon, May 2, 2014

Anyone that has spent more than a week or two sick or injured in bed knows just how uncomfortable being bedridden can be.  Fortunately, there are solutions for patients that need bed sore relief, including air-fluidized beds.

Air fluidized beds are therapy beds that provide an ideal healing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: What Does Medicare Cover? Tagged With: Medicare Advantage, Medicare Benefits, Medicare Coverage, Medicare Part B, Original Medicare

Does Medicare Cover Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screenings?

by David Bynon, May 2, 2014

An abdominal aortic aneurysm is a bulging, weakened area in the wall of the aorta resulting in an abnormal widening (ballooning) that's in excess of 50 percent of the normal diameter.  Most arterial aneurysms form in the abdominal aorta below the kidneys. This is called an infrarenal … [Read more...]

Filed Under: What Does Medicare Cover? Tagged With: Medicare Advantage, Medicare Benefits, Original Medicare

When and How-to Enroll in Medicare

by David Bynon, September 9, 2013

For most people Medicare enrollment is automatic. For some, enrollment terms vary depending on how and when you become eligible.

Most people are automatically enrolled in Medicare when they reach age 65. This is when your Social Security benefits start.  If you live in the continental United … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Medicare Advantage, Medicare Benefits, Medicare Coverage, Medicare Part A, Medicare Part B, Medicare Part D

What is Medicare?

by David Bynon, September 8, 2013

Medicare is health insurance for U.S. citizens and legal residents ages 65 and older.  Benefits are also available to people with certain disabilities, and those with kidney failure (End-Stage Renal DiseaseEnd-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), also known as kidney failure, is a condition that causes you to need dialysis or a kidney transplant. People with ESRD are eligible for Medicare coverage regardless of age.) or Lou Gehrig's Disease.  The federal program was created in 1965 to help seniors pay for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part A, Medicare Part B, Medicare Part D, Medicare Supplements, Original Medicare

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