Medicare cost 2021?  Once again, as in previous years, this is one of the biggest questions that Medicare beneficiaries ask us.  For updated 2022 costs click here. Each year your basic costs change due to increases in Part B premium, deductibles, and co-insurance.  To see the current Medicare cost for 2021 please refer to the […]

Are you getting ready to turn 65? Right now you might be wondering, “When do I need to sign up for Medicare benefits?”  Before you even begin to look for a Medicare Supplement, a Prescription drug plan, or even a Medicare Advantage plan, you need to enroll into Medicare in a timely fashion.  To make […]

Senior Benefit Services offers other services that help complete the needs of today’s retirees.  We provide transparent data to help you plan for your retirement needs. We do not work for one insurance company, but rather represent well over 70 insurance carriers.  This allows us to help you choose coverage that will work best for […]

Medicare Supplement or Medicare Advantage : Which is better for you?  Are you a retiree looking for the best Medicare coverage? You may have seen TV commercials about Medicare plans and wondered which one is the most suitable for you.  Deciding between Medicare Supplement or Medicare Advantage plans could be a complicated process for you. […]

It is never easy to choose medical insurance, although it is a necessity. It’s also not possible to predict what we might need by way of healthcare.  This article explains the benefits of Medicare Supplement plans. What Are Medicare Supplement Plans? Before deciding if you need a Medicare supplement plans, you may need to understand […]

Welcome to Medicare!  For those who don’t already have a working knowledge of the Medicare system, there is one word that many would apply to it – complicated. Although it’s meant to be a single public option for seniors, Medicare has complexified significantly in the time it’s been in place. Let’s talk about the context […]

Figuring out the parts of Medicare can be both intimidating and time-consuming, especially if you have been confusing the different Medicare parts with Medicare plans. But, it doesn’t have to be: You can actually learn about the different parts of Medicare without pulling out all your hair and that once you have learned each part, […]

Does Medicare cover Nursing Home expenses?  This is one of the most confused areas of Medicare. If you are concerned about whether Medicare covers important services like: In this article, we’ll tell you whether or not Medicare covers it, and if it doesn’t, the best way to get it covered using a Medicare Supplement or […]

When there is an emergency, the last thing you need to be worrying about is “Does Medicare cover your ambulance ride, ER visit, and hospital bed.” Here’s the great thing, understanding whether they are covered is pretty easy once explained. Together we will look at when and when not Medicare covers ambulance rides, ER visits, […]