Understanding The Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period (MADP)

The Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period runs every year from January 1st to February 14th. During this time, any individual on a Medicare Advantage Plan can switch to Original Medicare. The Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period also provides an opportunity for those individuals to enroll in a Part D Prescription Drug Plan, if they haven’t already done so. The effective date of disenrollment is the first of every month. So for those who opt to disenroll in…
Benefits of Medicare Supplement Plans

Benefits of Medicare Supplement Plans

Every Medicare Supplement Plan (Medigap Policy) comes with a certain standard of benefits. While there…

The Medicare Blue Button and How Can It Help You

The Medicare Blue Button and How Can It Help You

  Did you know that it is your legal right to have access to all…

Understanding Medicare Part D Plans

Understanding Medicare Part D Plans

Medicare Part D plans are offered through private insurance carriers and are available to beneficiaries…

Medicare and Traveling Overseas

Medicare and Traveling Overseas

Are you planning an overseas trip and worried about whether or not your Medicare  insurance…

It’s Time to Start Thinking About Long-Term Care Insurance

It’s Time to Start Thinking About Long-Term Care Insurance

It’s important to consider buying a long-term care insurance policy, when you turn 65. While…

The Benefits of Working With a Medicare Agent

The Benefits of Working With a Medicare Agent

Working with a Medicare agent when choosing and enrolling in a Medicare Supplement, Advantage and Part…

Lower Premiums Are Not Always Better

Lower Premiums Are Not Always Better

Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plans with lower premiums may seem attractive initially, but it’s…

What Happens To My Medicare Plan If I Move?

What Happens To My Medicare Plan If I Move?

If you are moving to another city or county, it’s important that you understand what…

What Does Medicare Cost?

What Does Medicare Cost?

Every year CMS (Center for Medicare Services) lists basic costs for people with Medicare. These…