MediGap Enrollment: How Do I Enroll in MediGap?
The best time to enroll in MediGap — especially for people with pre-existing health conditions — is during the open enrollment period that begins six months after the date that Medicare Part B becomes effective if you are 65 years old. After this period ends, there is no guarantee you will be eligible for a MediGap plan. Many people, however, can still qualify.
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Guaranteed Issue Rights: What Are They, and Do You Qualify?
Guaranteed Issue Rights are also known as “Medigap protections,” because they can help protect your rights to qualify for Medicare Supplement Insurance coverage (also known as Medigap coverage).
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Medicare and Mental Health: What Aspects of Mental Health Does My Medicare Plan Cover?
Mental health is a component of your overall health that includes your mental, emotional and social wellbeing. To help answer your questions and make sure you get the care you need, we have compiled a guide to getting the mental health care you need within the Medicare system.
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Do I Need Medicare Supplement Insurance? Why the Benefits Usually Outweigh the Cost
If you take excellent care of yourself and rarely visit the doctor except for routine, preventative care, you may be wondering—do I need Medicare Supplement insurance? A Medicare supplement insurance plan helps pay the healthcare costs that original Medicare doesn’t cover, but if you don’t…
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Medicare Plan F, G, and N: What Are They, and How Much Do They Cost?
Medicare Plans F, G and N are Medicare Supplemental Insurance plans that can be purchased to help supplement your Original Medicare benefits. These popular plan options can help you cover the extra out-of-pocket costs that Original Medicare doesn’t cover.
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Medicare Advantage to Medicare Supplement Insurance: Making the Move
If you are thinking about switching from a Medicare Advantage plan to a Medicare Supplement Insurance plan during an Open Enrollment Period there are some things you should know to help make the transition smooth and avoid coverage gaps.
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Medicare Supplement Deadlines: The Dates You Should Know
Medicare Supplement Insurance—also known as Medigap—does not have annual enrollment periods and can be purchased throughout the year.
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Could a High Deductible Medicare Supplement Insurance Plan Be Right for Me?
Looking at the pros and cons of high deductible versus traditional Medicare Supplement Insurance plans and running the numbers to find out potential savings options will help you have confidence in your plan choices.
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Medicare Chiropractic Care: Are Chiropractic Services Covered by Medicare Supplement Insurance?
If you are one of the 25% of Americans who recently sought medical treatment for neck or lower back pain, you may be wondering if your Medicare Supplement Insurance policy covers these services. This depends almost entirely on whether or not the recommended treatments are…
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Medicare Travel Benefits: The Best Medicare Options For Frequent Travelers
Is international adventure and exploration part of your retirement agenda? As a seasoned traveler you already know that despite the best of plans, unexpected illnesses and accidents sometimes happen. How do you protect yourself from huge medical bills while accessing emergency care in other countries?…
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