Category: Medicare
Can I Switch to a Different Medigap Policy?
March 21, 2022
If you have Medigap insurance (Medicare Supplemental Insurance), you may be considering switching or canceling your policy. Under certain circumstances, you have the right to...
How Medicare Supplemental Insurance Saves You Money
March 6, 2022
Medical Supplemental Insurance, which is also called “Medigap insurance,” covers the coinsurance and copay costs that are paid out-of-pocket with Original Medicare. Original Medicare covers...
Can I Be Denied a Medicare Supplement Plan?
February 21, 2022
Whether you can be denied supplemental insurance for Medicare depends on when you apply for the coverage. Timing is crucial if you want to enroll...
Is Medigap Insurance Tax Deductible?
February 6, 2022
If you have Original Medicare along with a Medigap insurance plan, your Medigap premiums are tax-deductible. They are treated as a medical expense on Form...
How Do Medicare Advantage Plans Work?
January 21, 2022
Medicare has four different parts -- Part A (hospitalization), Part B (healthcare services), Part C (Medicare Advantage Plans), and Part D (prescription drug coverage). Medicare...
5 Winter Safety Tips for Seniors
January 6, 2022
Ice, snow, and freezing temperatures can make life more challenging for seniors during the winter months. Slippery walkways and bone-chilling colds can lead to serious...
Mental Health Care: Is It Covered by Medicare?
December 21, 2021
Medicare covers screening for depression, once a year, at no cost. Medicare also covers various other types of mental health services. A person on Medicare...
How to Choose the Right Medicare Supplement Plans
December 6, 2021
Medicare supplement plans come in various shapes and sizes – and there is no “one size fits all” plan. These plans help with the out-of-pocket...
Steps to Take After a Lung Cancer Diagnosis
November 21, 2021
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Lung cancer is a leading cause of death in the U.S., second only to heart disease. If you have...
Get the Facts About Hospice Care and Medicare
November 6, 2021
November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. Hospice care is compassionate end-of-life care. It includes services intended to provide comfort for terminally ill individuals....