Medicare made simple
Medicare is the federal health insurance program for people who are 65 and over. Medicare can be confusing and difficult
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Medigap
Is your zero-premium Medicare Advantage plan really free
Medicare open enrollment – also known as the annual election period (AEP) – refers to an enrollment window that takes
Read MoreA Snapshot of Sources of Coverage Among Medicare Beneficiaries
(By Gabrielle Clerveau, Nancy Ochieng, Juliette Cubanski, and Tricia Neuman for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Aug 14, 2023) Medicare
Read MoreUnderstanding the fundamentals of Medicare
A recent study by the Kaiser Family Foundation found that 22 percent of people ages 65 and up said they
Read MoreThe most popular Medicare supplement benefits
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Four in 10 Medicare supplement enrollees opt for the plan with the most
Read MoreMore traditional Medicare enrollees are adding Medigap plans: 5 things to know
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) The share of original Medicare enrollees adding Medicare supplement plans is on the
Read MoreInsurers accused of offering ‘lavish vacations’ to brokers for selling Medigap plans
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Lawmakers are urging increased oversight of incentives offered to brokers selling Medigap plans,
Read MoreMore insurance brokers would choose traditional Medicare over Medicare Advantage: Report
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) More insurance brokers said they would enroll in traditional Medicare over Medicare Advantage
Read MoreMedicare members are worried about out-of-pocket costs: 7 numbers to know
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) More Medicare beneficiaries are worried about out-of-pocket expenses than premiums, according to a survey
Read More50 things to know about Medicare Advantage
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Before 2006, Medicare Advantage in its current form didn’t exist. Now, the public-private
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