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Medicare information can change quickly. Explore practical articles about Medicare Supplement plans, Medicare Advantage, prescription drug coverage, enrollment rules, insurance companies, costs, and other Medicare topics that can help you make informed coverage decisions.
How Does a Medicare Broker Get Paid?
How does a Medicare broker get paid? Insurance companies generally pay the broker a commission when an eligible Medicare Supplement, Medicare Advantage or Part D prescription drug plan is issued. The Medicare beneficiary normally does not pay the broker directly, and...
Chubb Medicare Supplement Plans in Pennsylvania and New Jersey
When comparing Medicare Supplement plans, many people automatically focus on the insurance companies they recognize first. That is understandable. Medicare beneficiaries often know names like Aetna, Cigna, Mutual of Omaha, Humana, and UnitedHealthcare. However, one...
Cigna Medicare Supplement Plan G in Pennsylvania
Cigna Medicare Supplement Plan G is a standardized Medigap policy that helps pay many of the out-of-pocket costs left by Original Medicare. People searching for Cigna Medicare Supplement Plan G in Pennsylvania may now see the HealthSpring name. Health Care Service...
Can I Switch From Medicare Advantage to a Medicare Supplement Plan in Pennsylvania?
Understanding Your Options When Leaving Medicare Advantage Many Pennsylvania Medicare beneficiaries eventually ask whether they can switch from Medicare Advantage to a Medicare Supplement. The answer is yes—but the process is not always simple. In Pennsylvania,...
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...