Category: Medicare
Traveling Outside the U.S. with Medicare: What You Need to Know
August 21, 2022
Medicare will not pay for healthcare outside the U.S., except under specific rare circumstances. That means in most cases, you are not covered anywhere other...
Your Guide to Medigap and Other Medicare Supplement Plans
August 6, 2022
Medigap is Medicare supplemental insurance. Private insurance companies sell these policies. They are designed to help cover the gaps in healthcare costs with original Medicare,...
Qualifying For Medicare Before Age 65
July 21, 2022
When you turn 65, you automatically become eligible for Medicare if you qualify for Social Security benefits or are a citizen or permanent resident living...
5 Tips to Take Care of Our Senior Citizens
July 6, 2022
We love our seniors and want to take care of them. They deserve our respect and appreciation for all they have done for us. The...
Social Security vs. Medicare
June 21, 2022
Social Security and Medicare are related. Many seniors begin receiving benefits from both at approximately the same time. However, they are two different programs administered...
How to Avoid Medicare Penalties
June 6, 2022
Medicare charges late enrollment penalties that take some people by surprise. These penalties are designed to discourage older Americans from passing up Medicare coverage and...
How to Prepare For Your “Welcome to Medicare” Visit
May 21, 2022
If you are new to Medicare, you are embarking on a new phase in your healthcare journey. One of the first things you will do...
Common Medicare Questions to Ask
May 6, 2022
When you become eligible for Medicare, several questions arise. What questions should you ask? And who should you ask? Trying to get answers can be...
Common Medicare Insurance Pitfalls to Avoid
April 21, 2022
You are eligible for Medicare and have probably been looking forward to the lower cost of health insurance. If you are nearing age 65, you...
Medicare Advantage vs. Medicare Supplemental Insurance
April 6, 2022
If you are eligible for Medicare, it is time to decide what plan to choose – which can be surprisingly difficult. To better understand the...