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Can I Change Medigap Plans?
If you’re wondering whether you can change Medigap plans, the answer is yes—but there are a few things to consider first. Medigap plans aren’t set in stone. Your current plan might raise its rates, reduce benefits, or even shut down. At the same time, new options...
Does Medicare Cover Non-Working Spouses?
The good news is, yes—Medicare does cover non-working spouses. But there are conditions and details you need to know to avoid unexpected costs. Whether you’re married, divorced, or widowed, it’s important to understand how your spouse’s work history will impact your...
The Less Expensive Medicare Supplement Alternative: Medi-Share 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. 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. Christian Medicare Supplement Plans These plans offer a faith-based approach to healthcare, allowing members...
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. If you enroll in MediGap during your initial six-month enrollment eligibility period, ...
Medicare for Full-Time RV Travelers
For generations, Americans have been drawn to the allure of the open road. Our freedom to travel is an important part of America's liberty. And RVs are part of the American dream for millions of people. While some of us are weekend warriors and summer campers at most,...
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How to Find a Medi-Share Provider
Finding a Medi-Share provider is a snap–once you know the process. Here’s how Medi-Share 65+ members can easily find the right doctor, clinic, or hospital—and how to make the most of your Medi-Share membership. Use the 900,000-strong Medi-Share Provider Network...
Does Medicare Cover Cataract Removal? A Complete Guide for Seniors
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...
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...
What’s the Deal With the Massive Medicare Premium Increase on Part D Plans?
Medicare premium increases are on everyone’s mind, especially for those on fixed incomes. But Medicare Part D premium increases and increases in other out-of-pocket costs are hitting lower-income seniors particularly hard. Medicare premium increases are forcing many...
MediShare 65+ Health Sharing Program vs. MediGap Plan G
If you are on Original Medicare, you have two great ways to limit potentially devastating charges that Medicare won’t cover. Purchase a MediGap policy (of which Plan G is the most comprehensive and popular among new Medicare beneficiaries), or enroll in the MediShare...
Does Medi-Share 65+ Pay When Traveling Outside the U.S?
Bottom line up front: Yes, the Medi-Share 65+ healthsharing plan does help share medical expenses you may incur while traveling outside the United States. Some MediGap plans also help pay for medical care while traveling outside the U.S. But not all of them do. There...
What is the “Maximum Out-of-Pocket” in Medicare Plans?
In the Medicare context, your Maximum Out-of-Pocket,” or “MOOP,” is the greatest amount of money you may need to pay out of your own resources in any given plan year. Once you reach your maximum out-of-pocket limit, your Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D...
Does Medicare Cover Dental Implants? Understanding Dental Coverage
Does Medicare cover dental implants, and what are your alternative options if not? Medicare is a valuable resource for millions of Americans, but it doesn’t cover everything. If you’re unsure whether your current Medicare plan can help you pay for the cost of dental...
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 plans...
Medicare Flex Card: Your Guide to Everything Seniors Need to Know
Have you seen the commercials for the Medicare flex card? They make it sound like it’s the answer to your healthcare needs and financial requirements. However, how much of that information is the truth and how much is just marketing spin? The truth is that the...