Preparing for open enrollment when you’re already on Medicare
All About Medicare, Choosing a Medicare planIf you are already enrolled in Medicare, the upcoming Annual Election Period (AEP) is a time for you to make changes to your Medicare coverage. Any decision that you make will go into effect on January 1 of the following year. What do you need to know?
HMO-POS vs HMO: Comparing Medicare Advantage plans
All About Medicare, Comparing Medicare optionsUnderstanding different acronyms and terms in healthcare can be confusing. We break down the similarities and differences between HMO and HMO-POS Medicare Advantage plans, including which one could be right for you.
When can you enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan?
All About Medicare, Choosing a Medicare plan, Turning 65?Each year, there are certain times when you can enroll in a Medicare Advantage (MA) plan. In order to join an MA plan, you must be enrolled in Medicare Parts A and B. From there, you can enroll in an MA plan during the following time periods.
What’s new for Medicare for 2021?
All About MedicareEach year, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) release updates that could affect your Medicare coverage and plan options. What's new for Medicare for 2021? Here are three updates and what they could mean for you for the 2021 plan year.
A Medicare Annual Wellness Visit vs. an annual physical exam
All About Medicare, Making the most of your coverageWith Medicare, there is a difference between an “annual wellness visit” and an “annual physical exam.” One is focused more on preventing disease and disability, while the other is more focused on checking your current overall health. We'd like to clear up any confusion you might have.
What are your Medicare options if you are 65+ and have lost your job?
All About Medicare, Understanding what Medicare coversIn addition to the risks COVID-19 poses to your overall health, the impact of the pandemic on the economy has also increased the risk of losing your job. Here are a few scenarios along with some brief information about what you can do if this happens to you.