Medicare Mistake #7 Picking the Wrong Part D Plan Traditional Medicare does not cover prescription drugs. Part D plans help cover the costs of prescription drugs. Unless you have a Medicare Advantage plan that includes drug coverage or are covered through an employer, it is important you pick out […]
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Medicare Mistake #6: Misunderstanding the Annual Election Period Medicare Annual Election/Open Enrollment is October 15th – December 7th every year Biggest Misconception How to describe the season- Many people are confused about what to call the Medicare Annual Election Period (AEP) Thanks to Obamacare Open Enrollment Season, we now have […]
Medicare Mistake #6: Misunderstanding the Annual Election Period
Medicare Mistake #5: Failing to Enroll in Part D Prescription Drug Plan Enroll in a Part D plan before prescription drug needs are imminent! Prescription drug coverage is available to anyone with Medicare. If you receive benefits under Medicare Part A and/or B, you are eligible for Part D prescription drug […]
Medicare Mistake #5: Failing to Enroll in a Part D ...
Medicare Mistake #4: Thinking You Must Reach Retirement Age Due to the confusion that persists around insurance topics, it makes sense that people create simpler ways to categorize the different products. I have personally heard people reference the difference between Marketplace health insurance and Medicare as the “young people’s insurance” […]
Medicare Mistake #4: Thinking You Must Reach Retirement Age
Plan F vs Plan G What is the Difference Between a Plan F and a Plan G? That’s a really great question, we hear that almost everyday in our business. Original Medicare has Part A and Part B. You can add up to 11 Medicare Supplement plan designs. Plan F […]
Plan F vs Plan G
Medicare Costs Rise in 2017 Medicare Costs are rising in 2017! Prepare yourself for these upcoming changes! There are changes made to Medicare each year. Changes in coverage as well as cost can greatly affect you. It is important to stay aware of changes. Keep in mind your medical needs […]
Medicare Costs Rise in 2017
Medicare Supplement vs Medicare Advantage Plans When selecting a Medicare plan you have two choices: Supplement or Advantage Medicare Supplements are designed to supplement Original Medicare and to help pay for things that aren’t covered. Original Medicare has Part A (hospital insurance) and Part B (medical insurance). Medigap, or Medicare […]
Medicare Supplement vs Medicare Advantage
Special Enrollment Periods After the Open Enrollment Period ends, you are locked into your plan. There are, however, special circumstances that may qualify you for a Special Enrollment Period. Think of Special Enrollment Periods (SEPs for short) as lifelines. They allow you to make changes to your Medicare plan outside […]
Qualifying for a Special Enrollment Period
Selecting a Medicare Plan Faye, what do you tell your clients when they’re worried about whether or not they’ll be able to keep their doctor? I usually tell them we have checked to be sure they are in the network, and that there is another type of program where they can go to any doctor they want. So […]
Selecting a Medicare Plan
Annual Disenrollment Period is Around the Corner Senior Product Specialist, John Shinn discusses the upcoming Annual Disenrollment Period Today is the end of the Annual Enrollment Period and we’re coming up to the Annual Disenrollment Period. We get a lot of questions on this, and want to make sure that […]