Navigating Medicare Enrollment Periods

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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 the remaining 20 percent of their bills. Medicare Advantage (MA) and Medicare Supplement plans both help cover those remaining costs, but the two types of plans function differently....
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Important Changes to Medigap Plans in 2020

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Medicare Supplement plans (sometimes called Medigap plans) are insurance plans that offer additional coverage to supplement the coverage provided by Original Medicare (Part A and Part B). A Medicare Supplement plan can help with some of the roughly 20 percent of out-of-pocket costs beneficiaries are responsible for after Medicare pays its share. So, many beneficiaries are glad to have the peace of mind that comes from the extra financial protection Medigap plans provide....
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3 Changes Coming to Medicare That Every Beneficiary Should Know About

Good news! Some much anticipated changes to Medicare are on the horizon. So, whether you’re recently retired, newly enrolled in Medicare, or you’ve been on Medicare for a while, here’s what you need to know.

1. A New Look for Your Medicare Card

Your Medicare card is getting a makeover. Beginning in April of this year,...
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