Original Medicare

Finding the best Medicare plan can seem not only daunting but quite overwhelming. Do you enroll in traditional Medicare with a Medicare Supplement or enroll in Medicare, but go with a Medicare Advantage plan? If you are approaching the time to enroll in or already on Medicare, the process of choosing the right plan can […]

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 […]

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, […]

If you or a loved one is terminally ill, the last thing you want to worry about is how you are going to cover the costs.  So, does Medicare cover hospice care? Fortunately, Medicare provides coverage for the cost of Hospice care, limited Respite Care, and Palliative Care.    While there are some stipulations and […]

Figuring out what medicare covers can be a bit overwhelming and trying to find the correct information about each benefit can be confusing. But did you know: Figuring out everything that is covered is the best way to determine if you need additional coverage. In this post today, I am going to go over all […]