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Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period
Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Q: The Open Enrollment Period is over, but I want to disenroll from my Medicare Advantage Plan. What should I do? A: No fear! If you didn’t disenroll from your Medicare Advantage Plan during Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period (Oct. 15- Dec. 30), then you have another chance. From Jan. 1- Feb. 14 […]
2016 Medicare Part A and Part B Premium and Deductibles
Medicare Part A and Part B changes from 2015 to 2016 You may be aware that premiums and deductibles 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 2016, with changes taking effect Jan. 1, 2016. Compare […]
2015 Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period
Medicare Advantage Disenrollment If you didn’t disenroll from your Medicare Advantage Plan during Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period (Oct. 15- Dec. 7), then you have another chance. From Jan. 1- Feb. 14 is the Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period (MADP). There are three options available during the MADP: Return to Original Medicare Apply for a Medicare Supplement […]
Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period changed to Open Enrollment Period
The Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (OEP) is a crucial time for individuals enrolled in a Medicare Advantage (Part C) plan to make changes to their coverage. This period occurs annually from January 1 to March 31 and allows beneficiaries to adjust their healthcare plans based on their evolving needs. Get your FREE Medicare Supplement […]
Understanding and Decoding My Medicare Card
“I would like to know more about my Medicare Card.“ To 50 million-plus members of the Medicare population, few things are more valuable than a red, white, and blue Medicare card. Whether you are a newcomer to Medicare or a veteran of the program, the key to getting the most out of your Medicare card […]
How Do the Affordable Care Act and Medicare Work Together?
Despite its short life thus far, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) of 2010 has already affected just about every area of American healthcare you can name—and Medicare is no exception.
Should I Switch from Medicare Advantage to Medigap?
If you signed up for a Medicare Advantage plan during the Oct. 15-Dec. 7 Medicare Open Enrollment Period (OEP), you are not locked into that plan for an entire year if you have decided that the plan you chose is not your best option for 2014.
Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period Ends on Feb. 14
Even if you’re retired, you live in a busy world, so this may be a good time for a reminder about the current Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period.
Sigh of Relief for Medicare Beneficiaries as 2014 Rates Announced
The Medicare administration has announced Medicare Part A and Part B rates for 2014.
2014 Medicare Part A and Part B Premium and Deductibles
Medicare Part A and Part B changes from 2013 to 2014 You may be aware that premiums and deductibles 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 2014, with changes taking effect Jan. 1, 2014. Compare […]