Original Medicare has two parts: Part A (hospital insurance) and Part B (medical insurance). The Part B portion covers two types of medical services — preventive services and medically-necessary services…
Theresa LauerAugust 26, 2020
The Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period, or OEP, runs each year from January 1 through March 31. During this time, 2020 Medicare Advantage (Part C) members can change plans without…
Kortney CruzFebruary 25, 2020
As a Medicare beneficiary, you can change your Medicare plan every year. And while there are certain timeframes when you’re allowed to make the change, there are many reasons why…
Kortney CruzNovember 1, 2019
If you’ve ever helped a loved one choose a Medicare plan, you know there’s a lot to consider. To help make this year’s Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) go as smoothly…
Theresa LauerOctober 2, 2019
Many people find choosing a Medicare plan a little overwhelming. There are so many unfamiliar terms, rules, and options! It’s really important to choose wisely. After all, what’s more important…
Kortney CruzSeptember 16, 2019
Original Medicare, the federal program that provides health insurance for Americans age 65 and older, pays for just 80 percent of most covered services. That leaves Medicare beneficiaries responsible for…
Kortney CruzJune 6, 2019
Transitioning to Medicare can be intimidating, whether you’re changing insurance plans for the first time in decades or a savvy shopper who peruses the Marketplace for coverage every November. The…
Theresa LauerMay 13, 2019
When you make an important business decision, you are most likely basing that decision on data: sales, ROI, depreciation, value — these are all data-driven aspects of a sound decision-making…
Jennifer AtkinsNovember 5, 2018
You might have heard Medicare Advantage plans discussed as an alternative to “original” Medicare, but did you know that these plans have been around, in some form, since the very…
Bob McFillinOctober 24, 2018
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