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, ...
by Tom Lockwood | Aug 4, 2024 | Medicare Part B, Medicare Part D, Prescription Drugs
Medicare managed care plans, or Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans, are private plans that replace Original Medicare. Enrollment has climbed fast. About 54% of people on Medicare are now in Medicare Managed Care Plans, also known as Medicare Advantage plans, driven...
by Leslie Alford | Jul 20, 2024 | Medicare Part B, Medicare Part D, Prescription Drugs
Key Takeaways Medicare Part A covers skilled nursing facility care for up to 100 days per benefit period. You must have a qualifying 3-day inpatient hospital stay and your doctor must determine you need daily skilled care to be eligible. Medicare covers a semi-private...
by Wiley Long III | Jul 13, 2024 | Medicare Part B, Medicare Part D, Prescription Drugs
Do you stay up at night worrying about how you’ll cover your healthcare costs during retirement? You’re not alone. The golden years, while often looked forward to, bring a unique set of challenges and uncertainties, especially concerning healthcare. If you...
by Misty Berryman | Jul 7, 2024 | Medicare Part B, Medicare Part D, Prescription Drugs
Are you looking for a way to reduce out-of-pocket healthcare costs in retirement? One option is to enroll in a Medicare giveback plan, sometimes called a Medicare Part B premium reduction plan. Medicare giveback plans are a unique offering within Medicare Advantage...
by Wiley Long III | Jun 21, 2024 | Medicare Part B, Medicare Part D, Prescription Drugs
Albert Einstein said, “Intellectuals solve problems; geniuses prevent them.” With Medicare preventive services, this is particularly true when it comes to managing your health. Taking care of yourself before you feel sick is the key to staying healthy, living longer,...
