About Medicare

The sheer amount of plans available for Medicare can be confusing. Online guides and friendly advice can be helpful, but it’s better to have an expert help you compare your options. A licensed sales agent, sometimes called an independent Medicare advisor, may be able to help answer your questions and…

Reaching retirement age is quite the achievement, and along with the personal fulfillment often found in your golden years, you also get to take advantage of some very useful health benefits. Medicare is a federally-funded health insurance program that is administered by each individual state. The original intent of Medicare…

Original Medicare is the federal Medicare program that is available to eligible Americans 65 or older, or individuals who qualify under 65 due to certain disabilities. For many seniors, Medicare plays a vital role in providing access to affordable healthcare services, including inpatient care, outpatient treatment and prescription drug therapy….

Medicare is the country’s health insurance program for anyone aged 65 and older or certain people younger than 65 who have permanent kidney failure or qualify due to specific disabilities. Medicare helps with health care costs, but it won’t cover everything. You can either get Original Medicare with Part A…

Medicare has an alphabet soup of parts that can be very confusing at first glance. So to make it easier, we’ve put together a list of information that outlines what Medicare Part B covers, along with information regarding enrollment, costs, and eligibility requirements to keep in mind.  Generally speaking, Medicare…

Medicare benefits are typically available starting the year you turn 65. Specifically, you can sign up for Medicare beginning the three months before your birthday month during the year you turn 65. You can also sign up during your birthday month and for three months following your birthday. This time…

Medicare, the federal system of health care insurance for beneficiaries 65 years of age and older, or those under 65 with certain disabilities, is available for everyone who meets the qualification requirements, regardless of income.  However, you may pay more for your Medicare monthly premiums if your income is above…

If you’re closing in on 65, you might be thinking about the future of your health care insurance. You’re probably aware that Medicare is your next step, but you might be wondering which Medicare plan type is best for you.  Since 1965, the Medicare program has been providing benefits for…

There’s no question that Medicare can seem complicated. This part covers this, that part covers that, Medigap, Medicare Advantage, drug plans – it can leave you feeling like you need Medicare for Dummies! The good news is that Medicare really isn’t all that complex once you understand the basics. While…