Medicare

Open Enrollment 2023

Medicare Open Enrollment for 2023 is just around the corner. For Medicare health and drug plans, Open Enrollment is October…

1 year ago

2021 Medicare Co-Pays and Deductibles

Listed at the following link are basic costs for people with Medicare. If you want to see and compare costs…

4 years ago

Understanding Medicare definitions

When a person first becomes eligible for Medicare, it can be challenging to make sense of the information while navigating healthcare…

4 years ago

Time’s running out – Open Enrollment ends Dec 7

Find a plan: https://www.medicare.gov/plan-compare/#/?lang=en&year=2021 https://www.medicare.gov/

4 years ago

Medicare – Deductibles an Co-Pays

The following link is usually updaetd annually, but it includes all 2020 co-pays and deductibles. You will need to scroll…

4 years ago

How to compare Medicare Supplement Policies

Medicare.gov has a page telling you which Medicare Supplement standardized plans offer which benefits. That page is located at https://www.medicare.gov/supplements-other-insurance/how-to-compare-medigap-policies. A…

4 years ago

If I have Medicare and other health coverage, who pays first?

This issue comes up when an individual is eligible for Medicare, but also has other coverage. It's known as "coordination…

8 years ago

Can I have Medicare and a Marketplace policy?

Generally, no. It's illegal to sell you a marketplace policy if you have Medicare. Section 1882(d) of the Social Security…

8 years ago

What does Medicare cover?

Does Medicare pay for all of my health care? No. Medicare only pays for covered goods and services. In fact,…

8 years ago

When can I enroll in Medicare?

When can you get Medicare? You can sign up for Medicare during the initial enrollment period, which begins 3 months…

8 years ago