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The Less Expensive Medicare Supplement Alternative: MediShare 65+
Are skyrocketing Medicare supplement premiums straining your finances? With rising healthcare costs, seniors are feeling the pinch—and Medicare supplement insurance premiums are no exception. Evidently, MediGap premiums have been increasing by 5% to 8% per year,...
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. Key Takeaways Missing your Open Enrollment window still leaves options open. You can apply for MediGap coverage...
Medicare Creditable Coverage: What You Need to Know
As you approach 65, understanding Medicare creditable coverage can help you avoid costly penalties and make confident healthcare choices. Key Takeaways Creditable coverage lets you delay Medicare enrollment without penalty, but only under specific conditions. Your...
Medicare Plan G Pros and Cons: Is Plan G Right for You?
Understanding Medicare Plan G pros and cons is the key to making sure you’re choosing the right supplemental plan for your needs. Selecting a plan that meaningfully improves your Medicare coverage requires careful evaluation of your options. That’s why we created this...
Medicare Late Enrollment Penalty: How to Avoid Costly Penalties?
A Medicare late enrollment penalty is one of the most financially damaging mistakes a new Medicare enrollee can make, and most people do not even realize they are making it until it is too late. The rules around Medicare enrollment are genuinely confusing. Missing a...
AARP Medicare Supplement Plans: Is UnitedHealthcare the Right Fit for You?
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...
What Is Medicare Form L564? Your Request for Employment Info
Medicare Form L564 protects you from a lifelong Part B penalty. Completing it is simpler than most people think. It sounds like a simple question, but it isn’t. If you're working past 65, or you recently retired from a job that covered you under a group health plan,...
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...