What are the Medicare Special Enrollment Periods (SEP)?
A Medicare Special Enrollment period is a time in which a Medicare beneficiary is allowed to join, switch, or drop their Medicare Part D plan, or Medicare Advantage plan outside of the annual Open Enrollment Period.Read more
Top 5 Things That are NOT Covered By Medicare
Once you become Medicare eligible, you make think you have everything covered. And the truth is that the vast majority of seniors are happy with their Medicare coverage, especially those that work with local Medicare experts to find the best plans.It is important to know the things that are not covered by Medicare, so you can make sure you plan for proper coverage and avoid any unpleasant surprises when you transition to Medicare. Here are the top 5 things that Medicare does not cover.Read more
Why Should I Work with a Medicare Agent?
Working with a Medicare agent is enormously beneficial to individuals turning 65 or those who are newly Medicare eligible. They act as an unbiased third party, helping you navigate the confusing Medicare landscape, with only your best interest in mind. How is it possible that Medicare agents are truly unbiased? Because agents get paid from the insurance carriers directly, not from individual clientsRead more
Medicare and Working Past 65
When you turn 65, it's important to evaluate all of your Medicare options especially if you are choosing not to retire. Your Medicare enrollment choices will depend largely upon your company’s size and what kind of health benefits you have and want to have as you go forward. It's important to understand the factors you must consider when turning 65, and what you need to do to ensure proper Medicare coverage.Read more
What happens to my Medicare if I move?
One of our most frequently asked questions at Plan Medicare, is what happens to Medicare coverage if a client moves to a different state. Let’s discuss what needs to be done, and how coverage is affected by the move.Read more
Everything You Need to Know about 2019 Medicare Open Enrollment
The annual Medicare Open Enrollment period is right around the corner. This year, it will run from October 15th- December 7th. This is the only time of year that you can make changes to various aspects of your Medicare insurance coverage.Read more