by Joseph DeAngelis | Aug 25, 2026 | Medicare Basics, Medicare Blog
Moving to Pennsylvania or New Jersey With Medicare Learn what happens to Original Medicare, Medicare Supplement, Medicare Advantage and Part D coverage when you move. Moving to Pennsylvania or New Jersey with Medicare does not necessarily mean starting your coverage...
by Joseph DeAngelis | Jul 21, 2026 | Medicare Basics, Medicare Blog
Do Medicare excess charges actually happen? Yes, they can—but they are uncommon because most doctors and other healthcare professionals who bill Medicare participate in Medicare and accept its approved payment amount. An excess charge can only occur under specific...
by Joseph DeAngelis | Jul 16, 2026 | Medicare Basics
If you’re approaching age 65, you’ve probably heard people talk about Medicare—but you may not be exactly sure what it is or how it works. Medicare is the federal health insurance program primarily for people age 65 and older. Some younger individuals with...
by Joseph DeAngelis | Jul 16, 2026 | Medicare Basics
If you’re new to Medicare, you’ve probably heard the term Medigap and wondered exactly what it means. Medigap is another name for Medicare Supplement insurance. These plans are sold by private insurance companies and are designed to help pay many of the...
by Joseph DeAngelis | Jun 15, 2026 | Medicare Basics
If you’ve been searching for Medicare Part G, you’re not alone. In fact, after helping Medicare beneficiaries since 1985, I hear people refer to “Part G” all the time. Here’s the truth: There is no official Medicare Part G. Most people...
by Joseph DeAngelis | Jun 13, 2026 | Medicare Basics, Medicare Supplement
Medicare excess charges in Pennsylvania are generally prohibited for Medicare-covered services provided by licensed healthcare practitioners in the state. Pennsylvania law prevents practitioners and the organizations that employ them from balance billing Medicare...
