Medicare out-of-network confusion continues to remain a big issue with Medicare Advantage plans.  A recent letter that was sent out by The Mayo Clinic (Florida location) has caused quite a bit of uproar due to the facility urging Medicare beneficiaries to reevaluate staying in a Medicare Advantage plan.  In addition, the letter reminded Mayo Clinic […]

Medicare Advantage vs Medicare Supplement Today I want to go over the common misunderstandings between getting a Medicare Supplement vs Medicare Advantage plan (pros and cons). When you go onto Medicare you really have two options when we drill things down.  You can choose to enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan or stick with original […]

Does Medicare Cover Audiologist? First let’s dive into exactly what an audiologist is and does. Audiologists are health care professionals who specialize in disorders dealing with hearing, balance, and other neural systems.   Once a disorder is diagnosed these healthcare providers fit and dispense hearing aids and other types of listening devices if appropriate.  Keep in […]

How is Medicare in MD different than Medicare in any other state? Maryland is actually a very interesting state when it comes to Medicare options, and how insurance carriers must do business here.  When we look at Medicare in MD, we are going to break it down into a couple of categories. How to Enroll […]

So How Much Will Medicare Cost in 2023? Medicare cost for 2023 showed an increase to  Part A deductible, but a small decrease to the Part B annual deductible over 2022. In addition, the daily co-payments under Part A of Medicare showed increases in each phase.  The Medicare Part B coinsurance still remains at 20% […]

So How Much is Medicare Going To Cost Me in 2022? Medicare cost for 2022 showed an increase not only for Part A but also for the Part B deductible over 2021. As always, your basic costs change each year in both premiums you pay for Part B coverage and the additional amounts that you […]

Traveling Abroad With Medicare Well its that time of year when folks are doing a bunch of traveling.  Keep in mind that traveling domestically is different than Medicare foreign travel.  The great news is that anyone on Original Medicare can travel anywhere in the United States and have access to medical care from almost any […]

Besides dental, one of the most asked questions is Does Medicare Cover Vision?  The first thing to remember is that vision care has a wide range.  It could be something as simple as getting glasses for reading to getting cataract surgery performed. Fortunately, Medicare provides coverage stronger coverage for vision care than dental benefits. While […]

Does Medicare cover dental?  That is a Yes & No question. Fortunately, Medicare provides coverage for quite a bit of our healthcare, and even some dental when it is truly health related. Inside you will find out how Medicare covers dental services such as routine dental care, emergency dental, dentures and much more.    Dental […]

Aetna Medicare Supplement Plan Review // Plus (Rates & Tips) Trying to decide ​which company to purchase your Medicare Supplement Plan ​through can be confusing and stressful and that is why we also provide a non-bias review of carriers.  This article will discuss our Aetna Medicare Supplement plan review. ​Figuring out the best Medigap company for you […]