by jdcline | Feb 20, 2020 | Medicare
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...
by Jay Gumm | Mar 3, 2019 | Medicare, Medicare Watch
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...
by jdcline | Apr 4, 2018 | Medicare
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...
by jdcline | Apr 3, 2018 | Medicare
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...
by Medical Director | Jan 26, 2018 | Medicare
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...
by jdcline | Dec 27, 2017 | Medicare
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...