Do You Have to Sign Up for Medicare? Many people look forward to the day when they finally can sign up for Medicare but not everyone feels that way. This is an important question for anyone approaching 65 but it really breaks down into two smaller questions: Are you...
With Medigap Plans, Is the Lowest Costing Option Always the Best One? Medicare Supplement plans (also known as Medigap plans) are offered by private insurers and fill many of the coverage gaps in Original Medicare. There are several plan types, all identified by a...
Medicare! What is it, and what does it cover? Medicare is a public healthcare program, funded by the government, workers and employers, and available to people at age 65 or who have qualifying disabilities. But contrary to popular belief, the program was not intended...