Social Security vs. Medicare
June 21, 2022
Social Security and Medicare are related. Many seniors begin receiving benefits from both at approximately the same time. However, they are two different programs administered …
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How to Avoid Medicare Penalties
June 6, 2022
Medicare charges late enrollment penalties that take some people by surprise. These penalties are designed to discourage older Americans from passing up Medicare coverage and …
How to Prepare For Your “Welcome to Medicare” Visit
May 21, 2022
If you are new to Medicare, you are embarking on a new phase in your healthcare journey. One of the first things you will do …
Common Medicare Questions to Ask
May 6, 2022
When you become eligible for Medicare, several questions arise. What questions should you ask? And who should you ask? Trying to get answers can be …
Common Medicare Insurance Pitfalls to Avoid
April 21, 2022
You are eligible for Medicare and have probably been looking forward to the lower cost of health insurance. If you are nearing age 65, you …
Medicare Advantage vs. Medicare Supplemental Insurance
April 6, 2022
If you are eligible for Medicare, it is time to decide what plan to choose – which can be surprisingly difficult. To better understand the …
Can I Switch to a Different Medigap Policy?
March 21, 2022
If you have Medigap insurance (Medicare Supplemental Insurance), you may be considering switching or canceling your policy. Under certain circumstances, you have the right to …
How Medicare Supplemental Insurance Saves You Money
March 6, 2022
Medical Supplemental Insurance, which is also called “Medigap insurance,” covers the coinsurance and copay costs that are paid out-of-pocket with Original Medicare. Original Medicare covers …
Can I Be Denied a Medicare Supplement Plan?
February 21, 2022
Whether you can be denied supplemental insurance for Medicare depends on when you apply for the coverage. Timing is crucial if you want to enroll …
Is Medigap Insurance Tax Deductible?
February 6, 2022
If you have Original Medicare along with a Medigap insurance plan, your Medigap premiums are tax-deductible. They are treated as a medical expense on Form …
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