Tag: Medigap Insurance
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...
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...
Diagnosed With Cancer? Know Your Medicare Options
August 6, 2021
If you have been diagnosed with cancer, you probably know that treatment costs are high. This is why it is important to carefully consider your...
Does Medicare Cover Dental and Vision?
May 6, 2021
Original Medicare does not cover most dental services. This includes cleanings, fillings, extractions, dentures, dental plates, and other devices. Eye exams for glasses or contact...
