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Best High Deductible Plan G Medigap Plans: Aetna vs. UnitedHealthcare
If you’re in overall good health, you have some savings, and you want to keep your monthly costs very low, the Medigap High Deductible Plan G might be just what the doctor ordered. Especially if you don’t want narrow care provider networks. Medigap plans, unlike...
MediGap Plans in Alabama – What Are Your Best Options?
Nearly 1 million people in Alabama are age 65 or older, and most of them are on Medicare. In this blog post, we will discuss the best MediGap plans available to seniors in Alabama. Medigap plans in Alabama Key Takeaways: Alabama offers ten standardized Medigap...
Missed your MediGap Open Enrollment Deadline? Here’s What to Do
The best time to enroll in a MediGap policy is during the six-month Open Enrollment Period, which begins the month you turn 65 and have Medicare Part B. During this period, you cannot be denied coverage or charged more due to pre-existing conditions. But if you missed...
Christian Medicare Supplement Plans
Christian Medicare Supplement plans, like Medi-Share 65+, provide an alternative for individuals who want a MediGap plan aligned with their Christian values. Key Takeaways Medi-Share 65+ is the only major health-sharing program built specifically for Medicare seniors...
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How to Use Your HSA in Retirement
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) provide significant tax benefits for savers planning for retirement and Medicare. Key Takeaways Stop contributing before Medicare kicks in. Enrolling in Medicare ends your ability to add new funds to your HSA. Stop contributions at least...
How to Get Out of Medicare Advantage Nightmares
Mistakes happen. And sometimes, a relationship is simply a bad match. And so it is with Medicare Advantage plans, as well. Read on to learn how to get out of your Medicare Advantage nightmares. Key Takeaways Medicare Advantage plans carry hidden drawbacks that only...
Medicare for Full-Time RV Travelers
For generations, Americans have been drawn to the allure of the open road. Key Takeaways Medicare Advantage is a poor fit for full-time RVers. Its managed care networks are often regional, making it difficult to find in-network providers when traveling, and maximum...
How to Pass MediGap Underwriting
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. Key Takeaways Enroll early — it is your best protection. Your six-month open enrollment...
Medicare Supplement Plan Costs: How Much Should You Spend?
Let’s be honest: Original Medicare (Parts A & B) just don’t cut it when it comes to covering your health expenses in retirement. Key Takeaways Plan G offers the most coverage, at the highest price. It covers nearly all out-of-pocket costs under Medicare Parts A...
Medicare and End-Stage Renal Disease: What You Need to Know
If you are diagnosed with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), you may be eligible for Medicare, regardless of your age. It’s one of a handful of medical conditions that allow individuals to qualify for Medicare prior to turning age 65, along with blindness and amyotrophic...
Does MediGap Cover Prescription Drugs?
No, Medicare supplement (MediGap) plans sold after 2005 do not include significant prescription drug coverage. Key Takeaways MediGap does not cover prescription drugs. MediGap plans sold after 2005 do not include prescription drug coverage. To fill this gap, you need...
Medicare for Dummies: How to Get Enrolled in Medicare
If you’re looking up Medicare for dummies, something about Medicare already feels off. For many people, the first sign is an uptick in unwanted mail. You thought Medicare would just replace your old insurance. Instead, you’re staring at four different parts and a...
Traditional Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage: The Part No One Explains
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...
Transitioning to Medicare: Can You Keep Health Sharing with Medi-Share 65+?
If you’re reading this, chances are you’re among those who have benefitted from the many advantages of health sharing over traditional health insurance products. These include lower costs, the freedom to choose your own doctors and hospitals, less government meddling,...