Medicare Advantage

Individuals affected by the hurricanes in Texas, Louisiana, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands will be eligible to switch, enroll and disenroll in MAPD and PDP plans until December 31st. Individuals affected by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, and Tropical Storm Nate have […]

Hurricane Special Enrollment Period for Those Affected by Recent Storms

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Time Frame for Medicare Annual Enrollment Period One difference between Medicare Supplements and Medicare Advantage is the time of year when you can enroll. After 65, you can enroll in a medicare supplement at any point during the year. However, Medicare Advantage and Part D plans can only be changed […]

Medicare Annual Enrollment Period

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During the busiest time of the year for Medicare – Open Enrollment – confusion ensues and questions abound. DeWayne Long – the National Sales Director for Empower Brokerage – answers one of the most common questions regarding Medicare: What’s the difference between Medicare Supplement and Medicare Advantage? Check out the […]

The Differences Between Medicare Supplement and Medicare Advantage

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Medicare Supplement vs Medicare Advantage for Traveling Consumers National Sales Director, Dewayne Long clarifies if a Medicare Supplement or Medicare Advantage plan is better for a consumer who travels regularly. When you turn 65, and hopefully you’ve retired, now it’s time to get in the RV and start traveling. If you travel […]

Medicare Supplement or Medicare Advantage for Traveling Consumers

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Medicare Mistake #9: Failing to Read Your Annual Notice Your Annual Notice of Change (ANOC) specifies changes in plan coverage, service area, and costs for the following year– starting in January. Your Annual Notice is mailed to you by September 30, which is just a few weeks before the Annual […]

Medicare Mistake #9: Failing to Read Your Annual Notice

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