Does Medicare Cover Cataract Surgery?
Does Medicare Cover Cataract Surgery? The answer is yes. Medicare pays for certain cataract treatments, but how much it pays and how much you will need to pay varies. The first step is getting a…
How do Medicare Supplement Plans Work?
Medicare is great, but it leaves some gaps that are the result of deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments. That’s where Medicare Supplement insurance comes in. This type of policy helps with Medicare’s out-of-pocket costs. It’s different…
What are Medicare Replacement Plans?
Medicare replacement plans are private insurance policies that pay healthcare expenses instead of Medicare. The policies are called Medicare Advantage plans and are also called Medicare Part C. These are not Medicare supplement plans and…
What are the Top 5 Medicare Supplement Plans
What are the top 5 Medicare Supplement plans? That is tough to answer, everyone’s need and budget is different, but we are going to try. If you want to see rates, just enter your zip code in one of the quote tools on […]
Can I Change Medicare Supplement Plans Anytime?
Can I Change Medicare Supplement Plans at Anytime? The short answer is yes, but there are some details that you need to know. You’re technically allowed to change a Medicare supplement plan anytime you want, but you can be turned down if you do not pass underwriting. Keep reading to get the details or call […]
Medicare Supplement vs Advantage: A Comparison
Medicare Supplement Vs Medicare Advantage, what are the differences? If you’re like most people who are on or will soon be on Medicare, you are on the lookout for the best way to ensure that you get reasonable health care without breaking the bank. If you would like to have a one on one conversation, […]
How Much Do Medicare Supplement Rates Go Up
Medicare Supplement Rate IncreasesHow much do Medicare Supplement Rates go Up? For most health insurers, once a policy has been issued, any rate changes are generally event-driven. Medicare Supplement policyholders should not be surprised when their rates go up, in fact, they should expect a rate increase every year. If you just got another Medicare supplement […]
Attained Age vs. Issue Age vs. Community Rated Medigap Plans
Medigap Attained Age vs. Issue Age vs. Community RatedAttained Age vs. Issue Age vs. Community Rated Medigap Plans: Do you know how insurance carriers’ price Medigap plans? Well whether you already have a Medigap plan in place or you are researching your options, you may want to know how Medicare supplement premiums are priced so […]
Does Medicare Cover Annual Physicals?
Medicare Wellness Visit vs. Annual PhysicalDoes Medicare cover a physical exam? The short answer is no, but it does cover a wellness exam. Here’s a question for you, “what’s the difference between a Medicare Annual Wellness visit versus an Annual Physical and which one is covered by Medicare?” Before your head explodes, take a minute and […]
Vision Insurance for Seniors on Medicare
vision plans for seniors on medicareMedicare Vision Coverage – Let’s talk about your eyes, certainly everyone should consider vision insurance, when we know that 75% of the population is going to need help seeing clearly as they age. So knowing this, why do many forgo this important insurance coverage, especially when you consider the cost […]
