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Blog Posts Related to Medicare Supplements (Medigap)

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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.

Why Do So Many People Feel Medicare Advantage … [Read more...]

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...]

What is the Average Cost of Supplemental Insurance for Medicare?

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According to MedicareWire research, the average Medicare Supplement insurance premium in 2020 was $154.50 per month. We evaluated over 100 of the best Medicare Supplement plans to find out how much it costs the average person for Medicare supplemental insurance.

Key Takeaways

The amount of … [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...]

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...]

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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What is the Difference Between Medicare Advantage vs. Medicare Supplement?

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There are many differences between Medicare Advantage plans and Medicare supplement insurance (Medigap). In this MedicareWire article, we'll help you figure out if a Medicare Advantage plan is best for you or if you should keep your Original Medicare and add a Medicare supplement policy for … [Read more...]

The Pros and Cons of Medicare Supplement Plans

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Do Medigap Plans Have Any Disadvantages?
Approximately 30% of people in Original Medicare have Medicare supplements. Many people look at the cost and wonder if Medicare supplement insurance is really worth it? In this MedicareWire article, we'll explore the disadvantages of Medigap plans and … [Read more...]

Medicare Part B Excess Charges: How To Avoid Them

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Most doctors in the USA participate in the Medicare program in one form or another. It's a very small percentage that doesn't. However, not all doctors participate in the same way, and this often leads to Medicare Part B Excess Charges. In this MedicareWire article, we'll explain what these charges … [Read more...]

Understanding Medicare in 4 Easy Steps

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If you are getting your Medicare benefits for the first time, the jargon may sound foreign, but you don't need Medicare for Dummies to figure it out. Once you learn the ABCs and D of Medicare, you'll be well on your way.

In this MedicareWire blog post, we'll break down the four main parts of … [Read more...]

Is it Better to Have Medicare Advantage or Medigap?

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Here are the five top reasons that it's better to have a Medicare Advantage plan:

Up-front costs (monthly premium) are generally lower.
You may have more doctor choices in Medicare Advantage.
Plans are required to take you regardless of your health condition.
If you have both Medicare … [Read more...]

Medicare Plan F vs Plan G: Which is Better?

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Is Medicare Plan G Better than Plan F?
If you're wondering which Medicare supplement 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 … [Read more...]

Can I Get My Prescriptions with a Medigap Plan?

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One of the top benefits of most Medicare Advantage plans is they bundle in prescription drug coverage. We get a lot of questions from readers wanting to know if they can get prescription drug coverage bundled with Medicare supplement insurance (aka, Medigap).
The short answer is no.
You can get … [Read more...]

What Is Medicare Part G?

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There are four different parts to the federal Medicare program. From its inception in 1965, it has been a government-run health insurance program for seniors aged 65 and people with disabilities and medical conditions. But, did you know it isn't all-inclusive care? That's where Medicare Plan G comes … [Read more...]

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