Unpacking Medicare Supplement: Part 4
Medigap Maggie's learning journey reaches its end and epilogue. Here, further details and potential scenarios are given, and questions are answered.
Unpacking Medicare Supplement: Part 3
After much studying and contemplation, Maggie takes the necessary steps to acquire a Medicare Supplement policy.
Unpacking Medicare Supplement: Part 2
Maggie continues her quest to learn more about healthcare at age 65 and beyond. In Part 2 of our blog series, she discovers the myriad of details that make up this supplemental insurance.
Unpacking Medicare Supplement: Part 1
Along with Medicare, Medicare Supplement or Medigap can give assist in providing more thorough health insurance. Join Maggie as she embarks on a five-part journey to better understand just how beneficial Medicare Supplement coverage can be.
Medicare Supplement Plans and You - Know Your Options
If you return to Original Medicare during the Annual Election Period (October 15th – December 7th), you could be eligible for a Medicare Supplement plan. Know your options.
Medicare Supplement Plan N: A Closer Look
Let’s take a look at some of the benefits you receive when you sign up for Medicare Supplement (Medigap) Plan N.
A Brief History of Medicare and Medicaid
On July 30th, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the bill that would lead to the implementation of Medicare and Medicaid. Back then, the program included Medicare Part A, hospital insurance, and Medicare Part B, medical insurance. Today, Parts A and B are called “Original Medicare”, and continue to help Americans with their healthcare costs.
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.
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”.