The cost of Medigap insurance increasing as Medicare Advantage plans decrease
The average cost of Medicare supplement insurance is steadily increasing while Medicare Advantage premiums are decreasing according to a new
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Medicare - General
Your Medicare coverage may not be as comprehensive as you think
At age 65, for most Americans, Medicare coverage begins but for some seniors may be surprised to discover Medicare isn’t
Read MoreSmoke-free is the way to be
(Source - www.medicare.gov/blog) Every year, more people die from lung cancer than any other type of cancer, and smoking is
Read MoreWho is eligible for Medicare?
Medicare typically covers people aged 65 and over; however, it provides coverage to younger people with disability who receive SSDI
Read MoreWhat parts of Medicare cover Alzheimer’s disease?
In the United States, Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia, affecting an estimated five million adults ages
Read More4 things to consider when comparing Medicare plans
(Source - www.medicare.gov/blog) Comparing Medicare health and prescription drug plans can be complicated. Keep in mind these 4 things to
Read MoreCMS Takes Steps to Ensure Medicare Beneficiaries Have Wide Access to COVID-19 Antibody Treatment
(Source - www.cms.gov/pressrelease) The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced that starting today, Medicare beneficiaries can receive coverage of
Read MoreWhich plans can you enroll in during open enrollment?
Medicare open enrollment takes place starting October 15 through December 7 th every year. This is the time for you
Read MoreIRMAA is going up in 2021
Medicare’s income-related monthly adjustments amount (IRMAA) will be going up in 2021. For individuals with modified adjusted gross income above
Read MoreBiden Plan to Lower Medicare Eligibility Age to 60 Faces Hostility From Hospitals
(By Phil Galewitz for Kaiser Health News) Of his many plans to expand insurance coverage, President-elect Joe Biden’s simplest strategy
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