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...]
How Much Does Medicare Cost?
Medicare Has Premiums, Deductibles, Copayments, Coinsurance, and Other Costs.
Why are Some Medicare Advantage Plans Free?
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...]
How Much Do Medicare Advantage Plans Cost?
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?
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.
Key Takeaways … [Read more...]
Understanding Medicare in 4 Easy Steps
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...]
How Much Do Medicare Supplements Cost?
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 … [Read more...]
17 Ways to Boost Your Medicare & Social Security Benefits in Retirement
Medicare and Social Security are the social safety net programs we all pay into during the years we work. Designed to assist seniors and disabled individuals, together the programs fill the basic healthcare and financial needs of their beneficiaries.
Medicare offers health insurance that … [Read more...]
Is Medicare Free for Seniors, the Disabled and Retirees?
One of the most common questions we get at MedicareWire is, "Is Medicare free?" The answer all depends on your personal situation. In this article, I'll do my best to dispel myths and help you get your Medicare benefits for FREE if you qualify.
If you don't qualify to get Medicare at no cost, … [Read more...]
What are My Medicare Cost Sharing Obligations?
Although you or your spouse paid into Medicare through payroll taxes during the years that you worked, it's not a zero-cost system when you turn 65 years old. Many people who retire and get their Medicare benefits for the first time are caught off guard by the out-of-pocket costs with Medicare. In … [Read more...]