Key Takeaways Open enrollment has deadlines Medicare Open Enrollment runs from October 15 through December 7. This is the main time to review your Medicare Advantage or Part D plan and make sure it still fits your needs for the coming year. Your ANOC matters Your Annual Notice of Change shows what is changing with […]

Key Takeaways Medicare has several parts Medicare coverage is not just one thing. Part A, Part B, Part C, Part D, and Medicare Supplement coverage all work differently, so understanding the basics can help you avoid a whole lot of confusion. Part A covers inpatient care Medicare Part A helps cover hospital stays, skilled nursing, […]

There is a lot of confusion around Medicare OEP 2026 because there are so many similar terms.   Here’s the thing…  While there may be multiple Medicare open enrollment periods for different parts and plans, once they have been explained they really aren’t that difficult to sort out.   We will discuss the differences between the initial Medicare OEP (open […]

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 […]

Figuring out who the best Medicare Supplement companies are can seem overwhelming. We understand: That’s why we’ve made choosing the best Medigap company effortless. In this post today, I will go over what things to consider when choosing a Medicare Supplement company. I will also list out the top 10 Medicare supplement insurance companies and […]

There are many Medicare Supplemental companies to choose from, and it can feel overwhelming, even when the company is so familiar as the Manhattan Life Insurance Company. We are reviewing the top 10 Medicare Supplement Companies in 2026, and Manhattan Life has a seat at the table. Senior Benefit Services has a long and proud partnership […]

There are so many Medicare parts and yet so many unanswered questions!   I sometimes wake up in the middle of the night from a recurring nightmare, my 4th grade teacher is hovering over me shouting, ‘What is Medicare Part A? What is Medicare Part B? What’s the difference between Medicare Part C and D?’  It’s terrifying […]

Choosing between Medicare Advantage and Original Medicare is one of the biggest Medicare decisions seniors in Maryland will ever make, and the cleanest way to understand the difference is to look at Medicare Supplement vs Medicare Advantage plans side by side before making any final decision. Once you understand how each option actually works, the […]

Difference between Medicare Advantage and Supplement plans Did you know that more than half of all Medicare beneficiaries since 2025 are enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans instead of traditional Medicare or Medicare Supplement coverage? That means the majority of people on Medicare today are choosing a managed care option over traditional coverage. This is not […]

Medicare Advantage open enrollment Medicare Advantage open enrollment is a limited window that allows people who already have a Medicare Advantage plan to make a change. For seniors living in Hagerstown, this period is one of the most misunderstood parts of Medicare. This is not a time to shop every option under the sun. It […]