The Medicare Category covers all parts including Part A (Hospital), Part B (Doctor), Part C (Medicare Advantage), Part D (Drugs) and Medigap (Supplements).
MedicareLifeHealth.com covers Medicare information extensively. It is our goal to help you make the best healthcare decisions possible for your unique situation. For this reason, this Category focuses on all parts of our national healthcare system and answers the most frequently asked questions.
The Federal Government administers these two parts.
This Category also covers the Supplemental Options…
MA/MAPD plans are bundled plans that include Parts A & B (and usually D). They replace Original Medicare and offer additional services and benefits.
In addition, this Category includes Medigap Plan information. Medigap Plans cover the additional expenses that are not covered by Parts A & B such as co-pays, deductibles and coinsurance.
Finally, this Category explores how to pick a plan that is right for you.
A good place to start is with this article about the differences in Medigap Plans and MA/MAPD.
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Medicare and Medicaid Difference Guide The Medicare and Medicaid Difference Guide helps you understanding both services, so you can make the best decisions for yourself and your loved ones. The United States has two separate national health care systems: Medicare and Medicaid. The government created the two programs for two different kinds of people. However, … Read more
Is Medicare Plan F Going Away? As a Medicare Health Insurance Agent I hear this question over and over: “Is Medicare Plan F Going Away?” The simple answer is, no, Plan F is not going away. However, not everyone can sign-up for it as of January 2020. Who Can Still Get a Medigap Plan F? … Read more
Renew Active vs Silver Sneakers Does it sometimes seem like Medicare and Insurance companies are trying to make things as complicated as they possibly can? Just when you think you have Medicare Advantage down, something else comes up! For example: Renew Active vs Silver Sneakers. Not so very long ago, there was one main senior … Read more
What is Silver Sneakers? Maybe you just overhead your neighbor talking about his free gym membership, or maybe your doctor asked you if you are a SilverSneakers user. You might then be wondering, just what it Silver Sneakers? SilverSneakers(r) is a fitness and wellness program for seniors age 65 and up. It includes free gym … Read more
What Medicare Part A Covers Here is what Medicare Part A Hospital Insurance covers: Inpatient Hospital Care Skilled Nursing Care Stays at Skilled Nursing Facilities (short-term) Home Health Care Hospice Care In addition: Part A also includes inpatient care in a religious non-medical health care institution. Blood is also a Part A covered service. You … Read more
What is the Medicare Donut Hole? The Medicare Donut Hole (or Doughnut Hole) is a coverage gap in the Part D Prescription Drug Plan where beneficiaries could pay more for their drugs. The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) calls the coverage gap a “temporary limit” on what their drug plan will cover. Why … Read more
2020 Part B Deductible / 2021 Part B Deductible for Medicare The 2021 changes for Medicare were released this month. The 2021 Part B Deductible is just one of the increases you will see. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released their updates for the coming year in a press release. Let’s look … Read more
The Top 6 Qualities of a Good Insurance Agent What are the qualities of a good insurance agent you should be looking for when you are searching for an agent? Your insurance agent helps you make important decisions to protect you and your family – let’s make sure you have a good one. The Top … Read more
Medicare Open Enrollment Medicare Open Enrollment runs from October 15th to December 7th. These are the same dates every year. What is Medicare Open Enrollment? Also called AEP – Annual Enrollment Period is the time of year Medicare Beneficiaries can make changes to their Medicare Advantage Plans and Prescription Drug Plans. Information for new plans … Read more
Railroad Medicare – What You Need to Know Here is what you need to know about Railroad Medicare Benefits to be successful in your retirement planning. Introduction to Railroad Medicare So, you are retiring from the Railroad? Congratulations! Mostly, your options for Medicare planning will be the same as everyone else’s. Our articles on Medicare … Read more