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Home › Archives for Medicare Supplement Plans

Medicare Plan N: Is it the Right Supplement for You?

by David Bynon, December 7, 2021

Medicare supplements, like Medigap Plan N, are additional insurance Medicare beneficiaries can purchase to help cover some of the out-of-pocket costs baked into Original Medicare. For most people getting their Medicare benefits for the first time, the big question becomes, "Which plan is right for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Medicare Supplement Plans

Are Medicare Supplement Plans Worth It?

by David Bynon, November 20, 2021

If you are wondering, "do I really need supplemental insurance with Medicare or is it a waste of money?", you're in the right place.
For most people, Medicare supplement insurance (aka, Medigap) is worth every penny. It is not a waste of money. And it offers many valuable benefits.
In this … [Read more...]

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

What is the Average Cost of Supplemental Insurance for Medicare?

by David Bynon, October 27, 2021

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...]

Filed Under: Medicare Supplement Plans Tagged With: Medicare Supplements

Is it Better to have Medicare Advantage or Medigap?

by David Bynon, June 1, 2021

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...]

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

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

by David Bynon, May 25, 2021

What is the Difference Between Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement

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...]

Filed Under: Medicare Advantage Plans, Medicare Supplement Plans Tagged With: Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplements

Medicare Part B Excess Charges: How To Avoid Them

by David Bynon, April 28, 2021

Medicare Part B Excess Charges

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...]

Filed Under: Medicare Part B, Medicare Supplement Plans, Original Medicare Tagged With: Medicare Part B, Medicare Supplements

Understanding Medicare in 4 Easy Steps

by David Bynon, April 20, 2021

Understanding Medicare

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...]

Filed Under: How Much Does Medicare Cost, Medicare Advantage Plans, Medicare Part A, Medicare Part B, Medicare Prescription Drug Plans, Medicare Supplement Plans, Original Medicare Tagged With: Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part A, Medicare Part B, Medicare Part D, Medicare Supplements, Original Medicare

Is it Better to Have Medicare Advantage or Medigap?

by David Bynon, April 18, 2021

Is it Better to Have Medicare Advantage or Medigap?

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...]

Filed Under: Medicare Advantage Plans, Medicare Supplement Plans Tagged With: excess charges, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplements, Medigap, Original Medicare

Medicare Plan F vs Plan G: Which is Better?

by David Bynon, April 7, 2021

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...]

Filed Under: Medicare Supplement Plans Tagged With: Medicare Supplements, Medigap

Can I Get My Prescriptions with a Medigap Plan?

by David Bynon, March 14, 2021

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...]

Filed Under: Medicare Prescription Drug Plans, Medicare Supplement Plans Tagged With: Medicare Part A, Medicare Part B, Medicare Part D, Medicare Supplements, Medigap, Original Medicare

What Is Medicare Part G?

by David Bynon, March 14, 2021

What is Medicare Part G?

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...]

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

What Is Medicare Part F?

by David Bynon, March 12, 2021

The federal Medicare program is a series of lettered (A, B, C, and D) health insurance programs available to people, age 65 and older, and certain adults with qualifying disabilities. Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B (Original Medicare) is provided directly by the government, whereas Medicare … [Read more...]

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

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

by David Bynon, February 26, 2021

A Medicare supplement plan is additional insurance that works in conjunction with Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B benefits. Also known as Medigap, there are 10 standardized plans, A to N. Each lettered plan offers a different level of coverage to suit a variety of needs.

We'll cover … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Medicare Supplement Plans Tagged With: medicare costs, Medicare Part A, Medicare Part B, Medicare Supplements, Medigap

Do Low-Cost Medicare Supplement Plans Save Money?

by David Bynon, January 31, 2021

Low-cost Medicare supplement plans

Medicare supplement insurance premiums continue to increase. The increases have a lot to do with changes brought about by the Affordable Care Act (aka, Obama) and how these changes affect reimbursements to health care providers. As a result, a lot of seniors are asking about low-cost Medicare … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Medicare Supplement Plans Tagged With: Medicare Supplements, Medigap

Is Medicare Plan F Going Away?

by David Bynon, January 6, 2021

As of 1 January, 2020, Medicare Supplement Plan F is no longer available to people turning age 65.  But, don't fret, you can still get excellent gap coverage for your Original Medicare.
Key Takeaways

Medicare Supplement Plan C and Plan F are not available to anyone qualifying for Medicare … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Medicare Supplement Plans Tagged With: Medicare Supplements, Medigap

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