Medicare Insurance Plans
Paying for Medicare: What, when, how, and who do you pay for your Medicare?
One of the most confusing aspects for people new to Medicare, is what you need to pay, how, when and to whom. And the consequences for missed or late premium payments can be serious, like canceled coverage and unexpected medical bills. To help avoid this stressful situation, we have outlined the Medicare premiums you’ll want to monitor and…
Read MoreWhat if a Medication is Not Covered by your Part D Plan?
Medicare Part D is a prescription drug insurance plan for people with Medicare provided through private insurance companies that contract with the federal government. Eligible individuals can choose to enroll in either a stand-alone prescription drug plan (PDP) or a Medicare Advantage plan that provides Part D prescription drug coverage (MAPD). Every Part D plan has…
Read MoreTypes of Medicare Insurance Plans
Understanding the types of Medicare Plans Many Medicare-eligible individuals choose to add a Medicare insurance plan to help with the medical and prescription costs not covered by Original Medicare (Part A and Part B). There are several types of Medicare insurance plans to choose from and we have included information about the most common below:1.Medicare…
Read MoreHow Do I Sign Up for Medicare?
Your starting place for signing up for Medicare will be the Social Security Administration. Signing up for Medicare means enrolling in Part A and/or Part B, which is also referred to as “Original Medicare”. You can do this in person at your local Social Security Office, online at www.ssa.gov or over the phone. If you…
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