by Wiley Long III | 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 Misty Berryman | 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 Leslie Alford | Sep 25, 2025 | 1st, Medicare medical savings account
AARP Medicare supplement plans are some of the best-known Medigap options available, trusted by millions of seniors who want extra protection beyond Original Medicare. Backed by AARP and UnitedHealthcare, these plans are popular for their reliability and wide...
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, ...