Are you considering purchasing a Medicare supplement insurance plan? If you are, it’s important that you consider all of your options to ensure you pick the plan that will best suit your healthcare needs. Currently, there are 10 different Medicare supplement plans sold across most states (excluding Massachusetts, Minnesota and Wisconsin). Of those plans, Medicare …
You have a few options as you approach your Medicare enrollment. For some, this will be automatic, but for others, it will depend on a few factors. Within 3-6 months of turning 65, you should receive a large envelope from the Social Security Administration with information about your Medicare Part A & Part B coverage. …
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When enrolling in Medicare, many new beneficiaries are under the impression that they’ll pay one premium for Medicare, and be set with full coverage. Unfortunately, this is not the case. Original Medicare includes only MedicarePart A (Hospital Insurance) and Medicare Part B (Outpatient Insurance). Though Medicare Part B is optional, elective coverage, over 90% of …
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Making a decision on your Medicare is a long process, and everyone has different circumstances. Part of the process in finding the best supplemental insurance for you is to understand your unique situation, evaluate which rules of Medicare apply to you, understand how Medicare works, how a Medicare supplement plan works with your Mediare, how …
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Once you join Medicare, it is important that you always understand your Medicare benefits, including your claims, eligibility, enrollment information, and more. However, this is much easier said than done. Medicare is full of benefits and coverage options that can certainly be overwhelming to new Medicare beneficiaries. Any easy way to access your coverage information …
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During this time of year, there is a bit of hysteria in the Medicare world. This is because the Annual Enrollment Period just ended – and most Medicare beneficiaries believe that this was the only time when they can make any change to their coverage. However, contrary to what many think, Annual Enrollment Period is actually not …
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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Service (CMS) have announced updates for 2018. There will be an increase in the 2018 deductible for Medicare Part A, and an increase in the Medicare Part B premium for some. Changes to Medicare Part A The annual deductible for Medicare Part A is increasing a minor $24 in …
Registering for Medicare is a crucial and important time in your life. It is important that you enroll at the correct time to ensure that you receive the most value for your health care. If you’re considering enrolling in Medicare before you retire, make sure you explore all of your options to ensure that this …
For those who are new to Medicare, or even for those who have had Medicare for a while, you know that insurance lingo can be quite confusing. It’s important that you familiarize yourself with some key terms so you know exactly what your coverage includes and which costs you will have to pay out of …
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We are very proud to announce that GoMedigap is a winner for the 2017 International Torch Award for Ethics. Presented by the Better Business Bureau, the International Torch Awards for Ethics honor companies that demonstrate best practices, leadership, social responsibility and high standards of organizational ethics that benefit their customers, employees, suppliers, shareholders and communities. This …
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