If you are about to become eligible for Medicare, you need to understand your different Medicare plan choices. And, if you think that you want original Medicare (Parts A and B) rather than a Medicare Advantage Plan (Part C), it is crucial for you to...
If you have health insurance coverage through Medicare, and you are planning to move or have already moved, then you might need to make changes to your Medicare coverage. Medicare is the federal health insurance program in the United States that provides coverage to individuals...
As Medicare open enrollment began on October 15th, we wanted to share helpful health insurance resources, including our resources that specifically focus on Medicare. If you have Medicare, you might be wondering what preventative services come with this coverage. What are “preventative services?” Preventive services include exams,...
Written by Michelle Andrews Kaiser Health News This week, I answer questions from readers who are concerned about Medicare and insurance for long-term care. Q: Can getting a genetic test interfere with being able to buy long-term-care insurance in the future? If you do get a plan, can...
Americans who receive their health insurance through Medicare may want to purchase extra coverage through a Medigap policy. But your ability to buy a Medigap policy depends on where you live. One in four people with Medicare also have supplemental Medigap coverage to help cover their co-pays,...
Do you have Medicare? The Open Enrollment Period to make changes to your Medicare coverage began on October 15 and will end on December 7! As there will be changes to how much it costs for Medicare Part B and Part D plans, it can be worth...