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What are the Four Types of Medicare Advantage Plans?
What are the Four Types of Medicare Advantage Plans? Medicare Advantage Plans, also called Medicare Part C, provide Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B coverage through private companies contracted with Medicare. Many of these plans also cover Medicare Part D...
Things Medicare Beneficiaries Should Do After the Annual Election Period (AEP)
Things Medicare Beneficiaries Should Do After the Annual Election Period (AEP) During the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period or AEP, you can change your Medicare coverage to adjust to your ever-changing coverage needs. You can change your Medicare Advantage (Part...
Should I Delay Medicare Enrollment if I Have Employer-Sponsored Insurance?
Should I Delay Medicare Enrollment if I Have Employer-Sponsored Insurance? If you still have employer-sponsored health insurance coverage through your or your spouse’s employer when you turn 65, you can delay Medicare enrollment without penalties. Whether your...
Medicare Savings Programs for Beneficiaries in New Jersey
Medicare Savings Programs for Beneficiaries in New Jersey There are programs across the United States, both state-specific & national available to help Medicare beneficiaries on a fixed income and low incomes afford the health insurance coverage they need. In New...
Questions to Ask When Choosing a Medicare Advantage Plan
Questions to Ask When Choosing a Medicare Advantage Plan Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans are not one size fits all – here are some questions to keep in mind when exploring your options for Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans. Provider & Hospital Questions Are my...
What is the Medicare Part B Late Enrollment Penalty
What is the Medicare Part B Late Enrollment Penalty Suppose you don’t enroll in Original Medicare Part B during your Initial Enrollment Period (IEP) and do not have credible coverage through you or a spouse’s employer or are eligible for a Medicare Savings Program. In...
What Questions Should I Ask If I’m New to Medicare?
What Questions Should I Ask If I’m New to Medicare? Medicare can be confusing, especially when you are new to it. During your Initial Enrollment Period (IEP), you should ask key questions to prepare for choosing your coverage. What are the Medicare basics? We know...
Special Enrollment Periods & Medicare Advantage
Special Enrollment Periods & Medicare Advantage Outside of the Annual Election Period (AEP), there are circumstances where you can make changes to your Medicare Advantage (Part C) & Medicare Part D Prescription Drug plans. These circumstances are known as...
Frequently Asked Questions About Medicare & Telehealth
Frequently Asked Questions About Medicare & Telehealth As it is becoming increasingly popular in recent years, telehealth refers to healthcare services provided to patients by providers remotely. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth utilization in Medicare...