The Inflation Reduction Act has lots of parts that help make prescription drugs more affordable, including closing the “donut hole” and changing how much money you have to pay when getting your prescriptions through this drug plan. So if you’re on Medicare donut hole or know someone who is, now you know a bit more […]

Our company has had a long-standing relationship with Mutual of Omaha Medicare Supplements for decades.  While this review focuses on the Medicare Supplement offered by Mutual of Omaha, keep in mind that the company has a broad portfolio of products (Plan G being the most popular). Mutual of Omaha continues to rank in our Top […]

So How Much is Medicare Going To Cost Me in 2026? Medicare cost for 2026 showed an increase not only for Part A but also for the Part B deductible over 2025. As always, your basic costs change each year in both premiums you pay for Part B coverage and the additional amounts that you […]

In 2015, congress discontinued Medicare supplement plans F and C for anyone eligible for Medicare Part A after January 1, 2020.  What then is your alternative to Medicare Plan F and C if you are going onto Medicare now? While this will not affect anyone who currently has a Plan F or C policy, it […]

Finding out that Medicare Plan F was going away probably put you into an immediate state of worry. But, there isn’t a need to be: While the Medicare Plan F will be going away in 2020 for new to Medicare enrollees, that doesn’t mean it will end for those who already have it. In this […]

What Are Medicare Supplement Plans? Trying to figure out which of the ten Medicare Supplement Plans offered is best for you is a frustrating and confusing task. We hope to make the process much easier by providing you with this quick five minute article that will cover the most important topics you will need to […]

Key Takeaways Medigap helps cover gaps Medigap insurance helps pay some of the costs Original Medicare leaves behind. That can make your healthcare expenses more predictable, especially if you are trying to protect a fixed income. Medigap means Medicare Supplement Medigap, Medicare Supplement, Med Sup, and Supplement Plans are different names people often use for […]

Thrivent Financial Insurance no longers offers new Medicare Supplement plans, but continues to dutifully service all existing plans that are active. It is hard to decide on a Medigap provider because there are so many private insurance companies offering Medicare Supplements. But, we have put together a top 10 list of the best Medicare Supplement Providers […]

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, […]