by Leslie Alford | Apr 16, 2026 | 1st, Medicare medical savings account
Millions of seniors trust AARP Medicare supplement plans for extra coverage beyond Original Medicare. Backed by AARP and UnitedHealthcare, these plans are popular for their reliability and wide acceptance among doctors nationwide. However, popularity does not always...
by Mike Montes | Apr 14, 2026 | 1st, Medicare medical savings account
Medicare Form L564 is the document that protects you from a lifelong Part B penalty — and it’s simpler to complete than most people realize. It sounds like a simple question, but it isn’t. If you’re working past 65, or you recently retired from a job that...
by Mel Fonesca | Mar 10, 2026 | 1st, Medicare medical savings account
If you’re looking up Medicare for dummies, something about Medicare already feels off. It usually hits when the mail starts showing up. You thought Medicare would just replace your old insurance. Instead, you’re staring at four different parts and a birthday-based...
by Tom Lockwood | Mar 4, 2026 | 1st, Medicare medical savings account
Traditional Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage: which is best? It sounds like a simple question, but it isn’t. The ads make Medicare Advantage look polished and bundled. Dental, vision, maybe a gym membership thrown in. Original Medicare can seem basic by comparison. No...
by Christine Corsini | Jun 10, 2025 | 1st, Medicare medical savings account
Many seniors ask, “Does Medicare cover cataract removal?”—and the good news is, in most cases, the answer is yes. This is true whether you’re on a Medicare Advantage Plan, a Medigap (Medicare supplement plan), the Med-Share 65+ health sharing plan, or simply enrolled...
by Tom Lockwood | Aug 26, 2024 | 1st, Medicare Part B, Medicare Part D, Most Popular, Prescription Drugs
MediGap, also known as Medicare Supplement Insurance, is designed to cover the gaps in Original Medicare (Part A and Part B), such as your copayments, coinsurance, and deductibles. If you enroll in MediGap during your initial six-month enrollment eligibility period, ...