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Medicare Part F or Plan F?
A lot of people who learn about Medicare Plan F like what they hear. That’s no surprise, because Plan F has earned a well-deserved reputation over the years as the benchmark of Medicare Supplement Plans. Those same people, perhaps a little confused by the alphabet-soup nature of Medicare lingo, sometimes type “Medicare Part F” into […]
What Happens If I Delay Enrolling in Medicare?
When Are You Eligible for Medicare? Americans are currently eligible for Medicare benefits at age 65, though there is ongoing discussion about potentially increasing the age requirement to 67 in the future. Some individuals qualify for Medicare earlier due to disability or specific medical conditions, but for most, Medicare coverage starts at age 65. Is […]
Why Should I Enroll in Medicare if I Already Have Insurance?
Is it to your advantage to enroll in Medicare if you already have health insurance? The short answer is yes, in most cases. If you qualify for Medicare Part A (hospital insurance), it typically doesn’t cost anything to enroll. The vast majority of people receive premium-free Part A, so even if you have existing health […]
Enrollment Periods for Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plans
You can choose to join, switch, or drop a Medicare Advantage or Prescription Drug Plan during your Initial Enrollment Period, Annual Election Period, Special Enrollment Period, or the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period. Initial Enrollment Period (IEP) If your Medicare eligibility begins when you’re 65, your Initial Enrollment Period begins three months before the month […]
How Do I Leave a Medicare Advantage Plan?
Open Enrollment Period An Open Enrollment Period, available every year, allows you to drop your Medicare Advantage plan, switch plans, or make changes in your existing plan. Open enrollment takes place from mid-October until early December, with changes taking effect Jan. 1 of the following calendar year. Open enrollment provides a great opportunity to reassess […]
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Medicare Preventive Services
Depression Screening Few things are more important than preventive care when it comes to maintaining your health. Regular checkups and diagnostic procedures are the key to detecting many health concerns in their earliest stages, when the prognosis and chances for a full recovery are best. Especially when it comes to serious conditions such as cancer […]
Medicare Preventive Services
Colon Cancer Screenings Few things are more important than Preventive Care when it comes to maintaining your health. Regular checkups and diagnostic procedures are the key to detecting many health concerns in their earliest stages, when the prognosis and chances for a full recovery are best. Especially when it comes to such a serious condition […]
Medicare Preventive Services
Flu Shots Few things are more important than Preventive Services when it comes to maintaining your health. Regular checkups and diagnostic procedures are the key to detecting many health concerns in their earliest stages, when the prognosis and chances for a full recovery are best. Especially when it comes to serious conditions such as cancer […]
Medicare Preventive Services
Glaucoma Test Few things are more important than Preventive Care when it comes to maintaining your health. Regular checkups and diagnostic procedures are the key to detecting many health concerns in their earliest stages, when the prognosis and chances for a full recovery are best. Especially when it comes to serious conditions such as cancer […]