Medicare Supplement

So, there are a lot of clients who are just uninformed about insurance, especially Medicare. I was hoping that you could give us a broad overview of health insurance. Yeah, I can help answer that question. When it comes to choosing your Medicare, many folks do have questions. I first […]

Medicare 101 with David Russell

August 10, 2017 in Medicare tagged medicare / Medicare Advantage / Medicare Supplement / prescription drug coverage by Jadon Sennet

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

August 3, 2017 in Medicare tagged Medicare Advantage / Medicare Supplement / prescription drug coverage by Andrea Hektner

What Is Medicare Supplement Insurance? Also known as Medigap, Medicare Supplement Insurance helps cover health care costs that Original Medicare does not cover. This includes things, such as deductibles, coinsurance, copayments and traveling outside of the US. This is different than a Medicare Advantage Plan. Medicare Advantage (MA) is a […]

Medigap: The Basics

June 28, 2017 in Medicare tagged medicare / Medicare Supplement / Medigap by Andrea Hektner

1. KNOW WHEN AND WHERE TO ENROLL Once you turn 65, you qualify for Medicare. However, you can begin the enrollment process three months before turning 65. Upon your 65th birthday though, you only have three months to enroll before you incur penalties that can permanently impact your premium. Exceptions […]

5 Tips to Understanding Medicare

June 13, 2017 in Medicare tagged medicare / Medicare Supplement / open enrollment period by Andrea Hektner

A Medicare Supplemental Plan – typically referred to as a Medigap plan – is a type of health insurance plan offered by Private Insurance Companies to help cover the “gaps” of Original Medicare. Normally, Medicare Part A and Part B, which together make up what is called Original Medicare, pass […]

What You Need to Know about MediGap, a.k.a. Medicare Supplements

June 12, 2017 in Medicare tagged medicare / Medicare Supplement / Medigap by Andrea Hektner

Medicare FAQs: Choosing a Company that’s Right for You There are five things that you want to consider when choosing an insurance company for your Medicare Supplementary or Medicare Advantage. Ask yourself these 5 questions: 1. Is the company that provides your coverage important to you? That’s the number one […]