Seniors should also discard direct mail solicitations or emails purporting to be from Medicare.
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Thinking About Medicare Advantage To Escape Part B? Think Again
Higher-income beneficiaries pay more for Part B, medical insurance, and Part D, prescription drug coverage, in the form of monthly adjustments.
Are Your Parents Paying Their Medicare Premiums?
The sandwich generation, those who are parents and also have aging parents, face many responsibilities. One of the most important may be checking that...
What Is Medigap Plan D? What You Need to Know
Medigap Plan D is one of 10 Medicare Supplement Insurance plans that cover some out-of-pocket expenses for individuals enrolled in Medicare Part A and Part B, also known as Original Medicare.
What Is Medigap Plan N? What You Need to Know
What Medigap Plan N covers
Don’t Be Fooled! We’re Debunking The 8 Biggest Medicare Myths
What’s true and what’s false when it comes to Medicare and the benefits it provides for its members can feel extremely overwhelming.
Medicare Mistakes You Need To Avoid
Be skeptical of extra Advantage plan benefits. When you read the details of the plan, you’ll find most of these benefits are limited
Is a Medicare Advantage Plan Right for You?
Advantage plans can provide additional benefits beneficiaries can't get through original Medicare for no or a low monthly premium. But there are also cons to this insurance you need to consider. You've probably seen the commercials with Joe Namath touting all the...
If you’re still working when you turn 65, be sure to avoid costly mistakes with Medicare
You could face lifelong late-enrollment penalties if you don't sign up for Medicare when you're supposed to. The rules for enrollment when you already have insurance through your job depend partly on whether your employer is large or small. It's important to know that...
Don’t Let These 3 Big Misconceptions About Medicare Ruin Your Retirement
It’s fairly easy to be befuddled by Medicare. With different coverage options, confusing enrollment deadlines, and disparate cost-sharing among beneficiaries, ending up with faulty assumptions isn’t hard. However, some mistaken beliefs can be more costly than others....