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Medicare Part C

What Is a Medicare Advantage HMO Plan?

Medicare Advantage HMO plans are one of the most popular types of Medicare Advantage coverage, but they also come with...

What Is a Medicare Advantage PPO Plan?

If you’re looking for a Medicare plan that gives you room to move — literally and figuratively — a Medicare...

What Is a Medicare Advantage HMO-POS Plan?

If you’ve been shopping Medicare Advantage plans and ran into the term HMO-POS, you’re not alone in wondering what it...

What Is a Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan?

Medicare Advantage PFFS plans — short for Private Fee-for-Service — are one of the lesser-known types of Medicare Advantage coverage....

5 Hidden Disadvantages of Medicare Advantage Plans

Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, also known as Medicare Part C, have gained popularity due to their advertised low premiums and...

Signing Up for Medicare Advantage

Everything You Need to Know Many things have changed since Medicare Part C was formally introduced by legislation in 1997....

Five Star Medicare Advantage Plans

Millions of Medicare recipients each year choose to enroll in a Medicare Advantage (MA) plan. Offered by private insurance companies...

AEP Checklist

Be prepared when Medicare’s Annual Election Period (AEP) begins on October 15.  AEP is the time of the year when...

Does Medicare Advantage Save You Money? 

Medicare Advantage plans, also known as Medicare Part C, offer recipients a choice in what kind of healthcare they receive...

Do I Need a Referral to See a Specialist with Medicare Advantage Plans?

Depending on what type of Medicare Advantage plan you have, you may need a referral from your primary care physician...

Does Medicare Advantage Cover Prescription Drugs? 

Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) provides all-inclusive coverage for Medicare recipients who wish to have their Part A, Part B,...

What Medicare Advantage Plans Cover Silver Sneakers?

Even though it’s common knowledge that physical activity is important for good health, for many people, staying active in their...

How Does Medicare Advantage Reimbursement Work?

In the United States, you are eligible to enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan if you are either 65 years...

Do Medicare Advantage Plans Follow CMS Guidelines?

If you are 65 years old, younger than 65 with a disability, or have end-stage rental disease, you are eligible...

How Do I Choose the Medicare Advantage Plan That’s Best for Me?

If you are new to Medicare, your first decision would be to select one of the two primary sources of...