Medicare

Open Enrollment 2023

Medicare Open Enrollment for 2023 is just around the corner. For Medicare health and drug plans, Open Enrollment is October…

3 years ago

2021 Medicare Co-Pays and Deductibles

Listed at the following link are basic costs for people with Medicare. If you want to see and compare costs…

5 years ago

Understanding Medicare definitions

When a person first becomes eligible for Medicare, it can be challenging to make sense of the information while navigating healthcare…

5 years ago

Time’s running out – Open Enrollment ends Dec 7

Find a plan: https://www.medicare.gov/plan-compare/#/?lang=en&year=2021 https://www.medicare.gov/

5 years ago

Medicare – Deductibles an Co-Pays

The following link is usually updaetd annually, but it includes all 2020 co-pays and deductibles. You will need to scroll…

6 years ago

How to compare Medicare Supplement Policies

Medicare.gov has a page telling you which Medicare Supplement standardized plans offer which benefits. That page is located at https://www.medicare.gov/supplements-other-insurance/how-to-compare-medigap-policies. A…

6 years ago

If I have Medicare and other health coverage, who pays first?

This issue comes up when an individual is eligible for Medicare, but also has other coverage. It's known as "coordination…

10 years ago

Can I have Medicare and a Marketplace policy?

Generally, no. It's illegal to sell you a marketplace policy if you have Medicare. Section 1882(d) of the Social Security…

10 years ago

What does Medicare cover?

Does Medicare pay for all of my health care? No. Medicare only pays for covered goods and services. In fact,…

10 years ago

When can I enroll in Medicare?

When can you get Medicare? You can sign up for Medicare during the initial enrollment period, which begins 3 months…

10 years ago