Turning 65 Medicare Checklist: What To Do Before You Enroll
If you're turning 65 soon, Medicare enrollment is probably one of the most important financial and healthcare decisions you'll make. Many people assume Medicare is automatic. Others are unsure whether they should enroll in Part B, keep employer coverage, choose a...
Can I Switch From Medicare Advantage to a Medicare Supplement Plan in Pennsylvania?
Understanding Your Options When Leaving Medicare Advantage Many Medicare beneficiaries eventually ask the same question: “Can I switch from a Medicare Advantage plan to a Medicare Supplement plan?” The answer is yes — but the process is not always simple. In...
What are the differences between Medicare Supplement and Medicare Advantage plans?
Medicare Supplement and Medicare Advantage plans are 2 options that offer Medicare beneficiaries choice of health care coverage. Let’s take a look at the 3 key areas to compare plans: Coverage, Cost and Changes. 1. Coverage Original Medicare (Parts A & B)...
Medicare Supplement premiums are climbing at unprecedented rates
Medicare Supplement premiums are climbing at unprecedented rates in 2025, with average increases nearing 10%—the highest in over a decade. In some states, policyholders are facing hikes of up to 40%. Understanding the reasons why Medicare Supplement premiums are...
The Medicare Annual Election Period
The Medicare Annual Election Period is the time each fall when people with Medicare can review and change their Medicare Advantage or prescription drug coverage for the coming year. It is also commonly called AEP, Medicare Open Enrollment, or the fall Medicare...
What are Medicare Part B Excess Charges
Understanding Medicare Part B Excess Charges in Pennsylvania If you are shopping for a Medicare Supplement plan, you may hear the term “Medicare excess charges.” Many people are confused by what they are, how they happen, and whether they should worry about them....
Medicare supplement plans can often be a better value
Medicare supplement plans, also known as Medigap plans, offer additional coverage to fill the gaps left by Original Medicare. On the other hand, Medicare Advantage plans, also known as Part C plans, are all-in-one alternatives to Original Medicare that are offered by...
Medicare supplement plans are designed to help cover the costs that original Medicare doesn’t
Medicare supplement plans are designed to help cover the costs that original Medicare doesn't, such as copayments, deductibles, and coinsurance. Medicare Supplement Plan N and Medicare Supplement Plan G are two popular options among Medicare beneficiaries. They have...
