SAVVY SENIOR: ; How to pick a Medicare supplemental policyJim Miller
Before you choose a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan, you should first understand why you need one. Original Medicare consists of Part A and Part B, which only covers prescription medication under specific circumstances. Thus, many beneficiaries often enroll in additional coverage to ensur...
It's hard enough to learn to get the skills, try to learn all the material you have to absorb at any task you're taking on. I had to think about how I sew and how I cut, but then also how I pick the right person to come to an operating room. And then in the midst of all...
Even if you’ve been on Medicare for years, you may want to re-evaluate your options annually to make sure you’ve got the right plan. “I think everyone should consider switching,” says Lita Epstein, author of “The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Social Security and Medicare.”“Plans chan...
Medicare Part B, often referred to as “Medical Insurance,” is a critical component of the Medicare program for individuals aged 65 and older, as well as those who qualify due to certain disabilities. Part B provides coverage for a wide range of medical services and outpatient care. It can...
Learn all the essential information you need to know about how to enroll in Medicare Part A, Part B, Medicare Advantage, Part D and Medigap plans.
In 2025, Part D offers a new payment option for prescriptions. Instead of paying for medications when you pick them up at the pharmacy, you get a monthly bill from your Part D or Medicare Advantage plan. While you aren’t paying less overall, the plan ensures consistent monthly medication ...
Pick the Medigap plan you want and enroll directly with the provider on the phone, online or with the help of an agent View Medicare Supplement insurance plans How do I change my Medicare coverage? Your Medicare choices are not set in stone after the first time you enroll. You can make ...
Medicare scam calls are one of the most common ways that criminals try to steal your sensitive health information. Here’s how to identify and avoid them.
If you sign up the month you turn 65 or during the three months after, your Medicare coverage starts based on when you sign up. The sooner you sign up for Medicare, the faster your coverage will start. The Initial Enrollment Period is your first chance to sign up and the best time to...