Medicare plans and AEP (Annual Enrollment Period) are important aspects of the United States healthcare system for individuals who are eligible for Medicare. Here’s an overview of both: 1. Medicare Plans: Medicare is a federal health insurance program primarily for people aged 65 and older, but it also covers certain younger individuals with disabilities. It …
continued from: “Does it pay to have VA Healthcare and Medicare?“ In my last blog I started to tell you that it pays to have Medicare and VA Healthcare. This blog will continue that theme. Remember I am a vet and have Medicare plus the VA. I am suggesting that choices in healthcare can be …
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I’m a veteran and have been able to use VA Healthcare for the last ten years. I am also lucky to have been healthy for most of this time. When I was under 65 years old and not eligible for Medicare, the VA was my healthcare, allowing me to avoid signing up for Obama Care. …
My previous blog discussed Part D plans, and I would like to continue that discussion. So how can an advantage plan with a Part D plan cost you money? Remember we are talking about the Part D part of an Advantage plan. First, the Part D plan with the advantage plan might hold you hostage. …
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This is a complex subject to understand and discuss because there Is no perfect solution for the cost of Medications. Nevertheless, having a drug plan with Medicare can most frequently save you money. Realizing there are over 20,000 FDA-approved Prescription drug products might help most people recognize the complexity of a solution and value having …
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My first blog suggested that you should consider seven things when choosing a Medicare plan. They are: Cost Coverage Any other Coverage prescription Drugs Doctors and Hospitals Quality of Care Travel My previous blogs covered the first four and this blog will cover the final three. Doctors and Hospitals: Seniors frequently have doctors they like …
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In my previous blog I wrote about the Cost and Coverage of Medicare. This blog will address any other coverage you might have and the very important topic of Prescription drugs. Any other Coverage: First thing to know about other coverage is that when you apply for Medicare you could possibly automatically lose your current …
Here are Seven Things you should consider when choosing a Medicare plan. Cost Coverage Any other Coverage Prescription Drugs Doctors and Hospitals Quality of Care Travel Let’s look at the First two, Cost and Coverage, in this blog. We will look at the next two in the next blog. Costs. Original Medicare has a deductible …
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Let me introduce you to a few plans, identify examples, advantages, disadvantages, and recommended considerations, before selecting a plan that fits your needs. There are lots of different company plans. The common plans are PPO plans. This means you have in Network and out of network doctors and hospitals. Your co-pay is higher if you …
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