Medicare Supplement (Medigap) plans help cover out-of-pocket Medicare expenses including co-payments, coinsurance, and deductibles. Enrollment in these plans has increased every year, and more than 22% of Medicare enrollees take advantage of this type of supplemental coverage in 2019. There are ten types of Medicare Supplement plans (A, B, C, D, F, G, K, L, […]
Prior to 1965 when Medicare was created, people over the age of 65 found it almost impossible to be covered by private health insurance companies after retirement. Original Medicare is the program the government created to cover essential medical needs like hospital stays and doctor visits. There are two parts: A and B. The term […]
In 2019, there are more older people continuing their career after age 65 than ever before. In 1985, senior Americans made up 11% of the workforce, but today that number is as high as 20%. If you are nearing 65 and wondering how your job impacts your Medicare options, look no further! Here is everything […]
Did you know Medicare Advantage plans have tripled in enrollment since 2003? This means more than one-third of beneficiaries are enrolled in an MA plan in 2019! The increase in enrollment has lead to new benefits like telehealth, non-emergency transportation, and gym memberships like SilverSneakers®. Research shows that the top three Medicare Advantage supplemental benefits […]
A Medicare Medical Savings Account, or MSA, is one of six different types of Medicare Advantage plans. Medicare Advantage plans are private Medicare plans that cover everything Original Medicare covers but can add in additional benefits like dental, vision, hearing, physical fitness, non-emergency medical transportation, and more. The MSA plan type creates a non-taxable financial […]
A Medicare PPO, or Medicare Preferred Provider Organization, is a type of Medicare Advantage plan. It’s different from other Medicare Advantage plans because while you will select one Medicare preferred provider (doctor), you will have the freedom to use other doctors. Your costs will be cheaper if you use doctors, hospitals, and specialists that are […]
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Nearly half of everyone over the age of 65 needs some form of assistance in their daily routine. That’s approximately 18 million seniors! When choosing between home care services and senior assisted living, it’s important to consider the costs, qualifications, and available services before making a final decision. Home care services allow you to get […]
President George H.W. Bush was a humble and ambitious leader who died on November 30, 2018, at the age of 94. He was responsible for walking the U.S. through important milestones like the Americans with Disabilities Act, Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty, and Operation Just Cause. He will be remembered as a veteran, congressman, vice president, […]