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 […]

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% […]

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 […]

Trying to figure out everything you need to know to compare Medicare Supplements vs Medicare Advantage plans?  Medicare Supplements and Medicare Advantage plans can be very confusing and most of the time we head to the internet for answers. Well, guess what: For an advisor Medicare Supplements vs Medicare Advantage plans are fairly easy to […]

What Can Cause My Medicare Supplement Rate Increase? There are several factors that influence a Medicare Supplement rate increase.  Let’s look at just a few of those factors:   Why do so many retirees end up paying more for their Medicare Supplement plan than they have to? Most retirees believe that they cannot qualify for […]

Changes to Medicare Part D Plans Medicare Part D Prescription Plan news.  Look for changes to Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plans over the next few years. Big news for retirees when it comes to a provision passed in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.  Medicare beneficiaries will now have a cap on the maximum […]