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How Can Medicare Advantage Plans be “Free?” [$0 Premium Medicare Advantage]

by Mike Montes | Jan 7, 2022 | Medicare Advantage Plans

One of the best reasons to switch to Medicare Advantage (MA) is to take advantage of the lower premiums. Even with more comprehensive coverage, most MA plans cost less per month than Original Medicare. But because MA plans are offered by private insurance companies,...

Medicare 2022 – How Medicare Premiums, Deductibles, and Coinsurance are Going Up

by Wiley Long III | Dec 1, 2021 | Medicare, Medicare Advantage Plans

Every year, the cost of Medicare Part A and B increases by a small amount. These costs come as increases to premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance payments. In 2022, Medicare costs are increasing more than usual. This short guide explains the 2022 Medicare premium...

5 Reasons to Switch to Medicare Advantage During Medicare Annual Enrollment Period 2021

by Tom Lockwood | Nov 27, 2021 | Medicare Advantage Plans, Medicare Annual Enrollment Period 2021

Medicare Annual Enrollment 2021 is here. For the next few weeks, Medicare enrollees have the opportunity to make changes to their Medicare plan. Most notably, this is the time of year when it’s possible to switch to Medicare Advantage, a low-cost, privately operated...

How Much Should I Spend on a Medicare Supplement Plan?

by Mike Montes | Jul 27, 2021 | Medicare, Medicare Advantage Plans, Medicare Supplement Plans

Let’s begin with a hard truth about Medicare. No matter how you swing it, Parts A & B (“Original Medicare”) is not enough to cover your health expenses in retirement. Without some form of additional coverage, you could be on the hook for thousands of dollars in...

When to Sign Up for a Medicare Supplement or Medicare Advantage Plan

by Tom Lockwood | Mar 11, 2021 | Medicare Advantage Plans, Medicare Supplement Plans

Timing Your Enrollment is Essential to Getting the Best Cost & Coverage Options Reality check: Turning 65 and signing up for Medicare is only the first step. If you stop there, you’ll not only be paying too much for Medicare, but you’ll also be making it harder to...

Understanding Medicare’s Open Enrollment Periods

by Tom Lockwood | Aug 5, 2020 | Health, Medicare Advantage Plans, Medicare Supplement Plans

Contrary to popular belief, managing your Medicare is not something that is complete the day you turn 65. While some people get Original Medicare (Part A & B) automatically, most people will have to take additional action to get the level of coverage that they...