What are Part B Excess Charges?

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What are Part B Excess Charges? Medicare Part B Excess Charges are important to understand when you are deciding what Medigap Plan (Medicare Supplement) to get. Every once-in-a-while, we hear from a client that is confused about a doctor’s bill. They are confused that there is a fee they need to pay that Medicare didn’t … Read more

Medicare and Medicaid Difference Guide

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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?

Is Medicare Plan F Going Away?

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

2020 Part B Deductible / 2021 Part B Deductible

2020 Part B Deductible

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

Medicare and You 2020 & 2021

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Medicare and You 2020 & 2021 Guidebook – Read This First Your Introduction to the Medicare and You 2020 & 2021 Book, and where to get a copy. The Medicare and You 2021 Guidebook details what you need to know about Medicare benefits for the current year. In it you will find the basics of … Read more

How Much Does Medicare Cost?

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How Much Does Medicare Cost? Medicare costs can be different person to person, depending on which type of plan you choose. After you have a basic understanding of Medicare and it’s basic components, you will want to know how much does Medicare cost? The answer is, it depends on how you structure it. Let’s break … Read more

Medicare Advantage vs Medicare Supplement

Medicare Advantage Vs Medicare Supplement

Medicare Advantage vs Medicare Supplement (Medigap): What Medicare Plan is Best for Me? I am a firm believer that there is a good Medicare health plan out there for everyone. Moreover, there might even be more than one good choice out there for your situation. If there is more than one good choice available to … Read more

What is Medicare Advantage

What is Medicare Advantage?

What is Medicare Advantage? In this article, we look at what is Medicare Advantage (aka Medicare Part C). As we discussed in our Medicare 101 Post, there are two different Medicare paths. You will choose one when you are setting up your health care in retirement. Path One = Original Medicare, Part A and Part … Read more

What is Medicare?

What is Medicare

What is Medicare? Medicare is the U.S. national health care program that provides seniors age 65 and older, and some disabled people, with health insurance. The U.S. government started the program in 1966. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services runs these programs. Medicare also covers people with end stage renal disease and amyotrophic lateral … Read more