…e. You are not required to make any changes. Anyone choosing to remain with Original Medicare—or returning to Original Medicare after leaving Medicare Advantage—is strongly advised to enroll in a prescription drug plan and a Medicare supplement plan. Medicare supplement plans are designed to fill the many gaps in Original Medicare. That is why they are often called Medigap plans. Which brings us to the question … Are Medicare supplement plans…
…That one is simple. There are easy answers to many questions, but other questions can’t be answered quite so easily. Is Medicare supplement insurance a good investment for the average person with Medicare? This one is easy. Medicare supplement insurance (or Medigap) is a great tool to help fill the gaps in Original Medicare (Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B). Medicare was never designed to cover all your health insurance needs, so it’s…
…. Your initial enrollment signs you up for Original Medicare (Medicare Part A and Part B), which provides the foundation of your Medicare coverage. Once enrolled in Original Medicare, you’ll have the option of signing up for Medicare supplement insurance or Medicare Part C, also known as Medicare Advantage. Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans Medicare supplement (or Medigap) plans are designed to help fill the gaps in Original Medicare coverage….
…which doctors or facilities you can use and when. In these areas companies can set their own rules, and the rules can change from year to year. If you’re looking for a Medicare Advantage Plan: You need to be enrolled in both Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B. If you are, you can sign up for Medicare Advantage during your Medicare Initial Enrollment Period. You can also join a Medicare Advantage Plan, or make changes to an existing plan, during…
…der of insurance policies for over 60 years. Based in Columbus, Georgia, Aflac offers a long list of insurance products ranging from life and disability policies to dental, vision, and cancer coverage. Aflac currently offers Medicare supplement (or Medigap) plans to Medicare recipients across the USA, and MedicareMall is pleased to partner with Aflac in offering a variety of Aflac Medicare supplement plans to our clients.* *Update 09/16/2013:…
…to play an important role in senior health care debates today. Along with numerous other services it provides seniors, AARP offers a variety of Medigap plans at a good price. MedicareMall is proud to offer a variety of AARP Medicare supplement plans. Medicare supplement plans offered by AARP are insured by United Health Care Insurance Company. Available plans vary from area to area but include: Medigap Plan A – Federal law requires each…
…rgency medical outside USA $250.00 deductible 80/20 ✖ Not Paid *The hospital benefit period is reset by Medicare 60 days from your previous hospital release date. It is optional that each insurance company selling Medigap or Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans may offer the Plan B in its selection of plans. Plan B offers the basic services standardized by Medicare along with a few other benefits above Medicare Supplement Plan A. Medicare…
…eceive Part D coverage, you must choose a plan offered by a Medicare-approved private insurance company and pay monthly premiums, deductibles, and co-payments. If you have any further questions about Medicare, disability and Medicare, Medicare enrollment, or anything else connected with senior health insurance, MedicareMall is here to serve you. MedicareMall has been in the senior health insurance business for over 20 years, earning a reputation…
While there are ten different Medicare Supplement (Medigap) plans to choose from, over 50% of seniors choose Plan F. Plan F has benefits that are not included in other plans. What is a Medicare Supplement plan? Medicare Supplement plans are sometimes called “Medigap” – because they help to fill the gaps that Original Medicare leaves you to pay. Medigap plans are designed and regulated by the government – but sold by private…
…eductibles for both Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B fluctuate from year to year. The Medicare administration has announced Medicare Part A and Part B rates for 2017, with changes taking effect Jan. 1, 2017. Compare 2017 Medicare Supplement Rates Medicare Part A in 2017 2017 Medicare Part A Premium: $413 The Medicare Part A premium, which only about 1 percent of Medicare recipients are required to pay, will be $413, a $2 increase from the…
