ORIGINAL MEDICARE COSTS FOR 2025*
Medicare is the federal health insurance program for people 65 and over; for disabled individuals who receive SSDI through Social…
MEDICARE ENROLLMENT PERIODS*
You can only enroll in Medicare during certain times of the year or when special circumstances allow you to do…
MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT INSURANCE*
Medicare plans from private insurance companies fall into three groups: Medicare Advantage plans, Prescription plans, and Medicare Supplement Insurance. This…
MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: SUMMARY OF BENEFITS*
Every Medicare Advantage plan has a Summary of Benefits (SB). It answers the question, “Is this plan for me?” The…
MEDICARE ADVANTAGE – FREE EXTRA BENEFITS*
You’ve seen television commercials where you’re urged to call an 800 number to find out about the extra benefits that…
Medicare Part B Premium: Do I Have To Pay it?*
In most cases, the answer is ‘yes.’ But read on! Background: The Medicare Part B premium is set by the…
Medicare’s Three Stages of Drug Coverage*
Each year, Medicare publishes a ‘standard benefit’ that insurance companies must meet to sell medications. Insurance companies can do better…