Medicare Supplement Plan G: A Closer Look
Plan G offers comprehensive coverage for costs Medicare does not cover. It is identical to Plan F aside from one difference: Plan G policyholders must pay the Medicare Part B deductible.
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A Brief History of Medicare Supplement
The history of Medicare Supplement, or Medigap, plans goes back to the 1980’s. In order to strengthen consumer protection, the government created a voluntary program that would allow Medicare recipients to gain coverage for gaps in Medicare.
Primary vs Secondary Payers: The Coordination of Benefits and How Your Medical Bills Are Getting Paid
When Medicare is used with other health insurance, each type of coverage is called a “payer”. With more than one “payer”, we refer to a rule called the “coordination of benefits” to determine which one pays first, also known as the “primary payer”.
9 Illegal Medigap Practices to Look Out For
Contact the Inspector General’s hotline if you experience any of the following illegal Medigap practices.
How to Make a Password No One Will Crack (and How to Remember It)
Our passwords protect some of our most vital personal information. Finding a password that is strong and easy to remember, however, can be difficult, so let us try to help out a little.
New Medicare Cards to Be Issued in 2018
In 2018, Medicare will no longer use Social Security Numbers for identification. Instead, the Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) will issue new cards giving each patient a unique Medicare Beneficiary Identifier (MBI).
A Few Myths about Medicare Supplement, or Medigap
Myth: You can only switch plans during open enrollment. Fact:The truth is a Medicare Supplement beneficiary can change their coverage at any point throughout the year. There are certain periods, however, that allow you to avoid answering medical questions that could keep you from getting a Medigap plan.
Find Joy in Art and Reignite your Creative Side
Retirement offers a unique opportunity to explore new places, new talents, and even new things we didn't know about ourselves. With this newfound feeling of freedom, many of us look for meaningful, productive, or just plain fun ways to serve as an outlet.
Changing Your Medigap Company
If you are currently paying increased premiums, or are frustrated with your policy in any way, you may decide to switch insurance companies for your Medigap plan.