Is Medigap Insurance Based on Income?
What is Medigap Insurance? Medigap Insurance is a Medicare Supplement Plan. When you have this type of supplement insurance in conjunction with Medicare, it assists in covering the “gaps” in your current plan. Hence its name, Medigap. If you’re already covered by Medicare, you can get Medigap Insurance. Medigap is made and created by private […]
Are Medigap Plans legitimate?
If you have concerns about Medigap’s legitimacy, you’re not alone. If you’ve never heard of Medigap before, it can certainly sound like some sort of scam on the internet. However, Medigap is just another name for a Medicare Supplement Plan. What is Medigap exactly? Medigap is the nickname for a Medicare Supplement Plan. Medigap got […]
Best Medicare Supplement Plans and Changes
What is the BIG CHANGE for Medicare Supplement Plans in 2020? The “BIG CHANGE” in 2020 for medicare supplements is Medicare Supplement Plan F is off the market for those who are newly eligible for Medicare Part A and Part B as of January 1, 2020 and thereafter. Medicare Supplement Plan F is still available to those who […]
Medicare Supplement Plan F Options by 1-800-MEDIGAP
Medicare Part F is an important component of making sure you are covered if you are about to turn 65 or already on Medicare. In fact, a Medicare supplement is critical because Medicare alone will leave you lacking significant protection. In fact, Medicare Supplement Plan F – another way the Medicare supplement plan is described […]
Comprehensive Whole Health Care movement for Medicare Advantage Insurance Members could be insight
Next year may dawn the year of true comprehensive whole health care (CWHC). Lawmakers are meeting in conjunction with CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) to look at redefining the benefits that fall under the “primarily health-related” category. This may open the door to allowing things like air conditioners for those afflicted with asthma, […]
Medicare Advantage Doctors Near Me
Medicare Advantage is a very popular gap plan for those on Medicare part A and part B. However, not all doctors take Medicare, and those will not take your Medicare Advantage either, so finding a doctor that takes your Medicare Advantage plan can be a little bit tricky. It is so disheartening and frustrating when […]
Does Medicare Cover Vision Care?
New Medicare beneficiaries are often surprised to learn that Medicare doesn’t cover routine vision services. After all, our eyes age throughout our lifetime. For many people, glasses or contacts become more of a necessity in our golden years. Why in the world doesn’t Medicare cover this? The answer lies buried in history. You see, Congress […]
Medicare Advantage Enrollment Extensions by Special circumstances or Special Enrollment Periods
You can make changes to your Medicare Advantage and Medicare prescription drug coverage when certain events happen in your life, like if you move or you lose other insurance coverage. These chances to make changes are called Special Enrollment Periods (SEPs). Rules about when you can make changes and the type of changes you can […]
How do I get Medicare to cover my power wheelchair?
How do I get Medicare to cover my power wheelchair? The first step is to speak with your doctor! You may feel you need one, or your doctor might suggest a power wheelchair, but either way, you must have an office visit with your doctor before you can have Medicare cover a power wheelchair. The visit […]
1-800-MEDIGAP adjusts hours to support Medicare Advantage Insurance AEP Special Enrollment Period for callers in Texas, Louisiana, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands impacted by hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria.
Medicare Advantage Plan Enrollees and those new to Medicare in Texas, Louisiana, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands now have extended opportunity Medicare Advantage Special Enrollment Period for Medicare 2017 Medicare Advantage Plans 2017 Ends soon except those with a SEP Medicare Advantage Texas Medicare Advantage Louisiana Medicare Advantage Florida Medicare […]
Retirees Don’t Shop Around for a Medicare Plan and That’s a Big Problem!
Reviewing Medicare Plan options can be a daunting task for most retirees, but it could save you thousands of dollars. There is nothing exciting about an annual Medicare plan review, and for some retirees the experience is awful. Nearly a quarter of Medicare beneficiaries said that reviewing their Medicare plan once a year is among […]
New Medicare ID Cards Dropping Social Security Number
New Medicare ID Cards Dropping Social Security Numbers to Help Prevent Identity Theft The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) of 2015 requires the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to remove Social Security Numbers from all Medicare ID cards no later than April of 2019 as part of an effort to help […]
Medicare Advantage SAvings could cost you your doctor and healthcare network.
2018 Medicare Advantage Annual Election Period Many people on Medicare part B get caught up in the craziness of AEP the last quarter of the year when all the insurance companies start their advertising for the Annual Election Period (a.k.a AEP) Yes if you make changes you may save on monthly premium but at what real cost? […]
What is the 5-Star Rating System?
What is the 5-Star Medicare Rating System? Medicare Part D Prescription Drug plans and Medicare Advantage (Part C) Plans are different in terms of costs and coverage by each carrier and in most cases, service areas. Every January, plans change their coverage and premium costs for the new calendar year, and each fall season, you […]
How does a PPO compare to Original Medicare?
How does a PPO compare to Original Medicare? Medicare Advantage Insurance Plan (Part C) PPOs (Preferred Provider Organizations) and Original Medicare Part A & Part B are slightly different. 1. Your Coverage Options. Medicare Advantage (Part C) PPOs and Original Medicare Part A & Part B cover your care from most doctors and hospitals in […]
AvMed Medicare Insurance Plans
What is AvMED? AvMed is a Medicare Insurance Company. What is AvMED phone Number? AvMed contact number (305) 671-5437 What is AvMED address? 9400 S Dadeland Blvd #315 Miami, FL 33156 AvMed Health Care was the highest-rated heath care provider in Florida for a fourth year in a row in 2015, according to J.D. Power and Associates. AvMed offers […]
Medicare Open Enrollment Helpline 1-800-MEDIGAP announces official start of the annual election period for 2018 Advantage Plans
2018 annual enrollment period starts today! New for 2018: Carriers offering discounts Carriers offering lower rates for standardized hospital groups and networks CASH BACK offers in the form of increase in your social security check Added perks Added incentives and more….. Do you want to make changes to your Medicare coverage? Today starts the Annual Election […]
Medicare Advantage Pre-Service Standard Appeals Process
If you are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage Plan and were denied coverage for a health service or item before you received the service or item, you can appeal to ask your plan to reconsider its decision. If you believe the health service or item should be covered, you can follow the steps below. Note: You […]
How Medicare PFFS Plans Compare with Original Medicare
What is a PFFS? Private fee-for-service (PFFS) plans are Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans you can enroll in as a different way to receive your Medicare benefits. PFFS plans must cover all services a patient would receive under Original Medicare Part A & Part B. This includes both inpatient services (Part A) and outpatient services […]
Special Needs Plan Services
Special Needs Plans Services Special Needs Plans (SNPs) offer different services and have different costs, like all Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans. All SNPs must provide Medicare drug coverage (Medicare Part D) as part of their benefits packages. Each plan will have a different list of covered drugs and work at various drug stores, or […]
What are Special Needs Plans?
What are Special Needs Plans? A special needs plan, also known as a SNP, is a Medicare Advantage Plan (Medicare Part C) that only serves one of the following groups: People living in a nursing home or Intermediate Care Facility for the Mentally Retarded (either specific nursing homes or those in a specific area) and […]
Allwell Medicare Advantage Plans For AEP 2018
Allwell Medicare Advantage Plans Who Is Centene? Centene Corporation, #66 on the Fortune 500 list, is a national healthcare enterprise that provides services to government-sponsored healthcare programs. They are the biggest name you’ve never heard of, and focus on under-insured and uninsured individuals in the healthcare marketplace. As a result, they are big players in […]
Welcome to Medicare 2018 all well visit allows for, vaccines, tests, and screenings along with wellness programs, counseling, and education
Welcome to Medicare 2018 Welcome to Medicare visit allows for, vaccines, tests, and screenings along with wellness programs, counseling, and education By Medicare 2018 on Incline Welcome to Medicare visit allows for, vaccines, tests, and screenings along with wellness programs, counseling, and education “Welcome To Medicare” Get the Most Out of Medicare: Preventative Services Don’t […]
Get the Most Out of Medicare: Preventative Services
Get the Most Out of Medicare: Preventative Services Don’t wait until the start of the new year to make changes to your health and lifestyle routines! Now is the time to get the most of your Medicare coverage. Whether you receive benefits under Original Medicare, through a Medicare Advantage Plan, or from a Medicare Supplement […]
How much does it cost for Mutual Of Omaha Medicare Supplement Plans
How much does it cost for Mutual Of Omaha Medicare Supplement Plans? Average Costs $99 – $306 What is the Best Medicare Supplemental Insurance Plan? Based on popularity Mutual Of Omaha is one of the best. MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT PLANS COST IN TEXAS INSURANCE CATEGORY Medicare Supplement INSURANCE COMPANY Mutual Of Omaha STATE Texas ZIP 75087 PLAN F […]