Beyond the specter of rising Medicare premium and deductible costs, there are a couple of good-news developments in plan coverage: First, beneficiaries in every state can now sign up for enhanced plans that cap the cost of some insulins at $35 per month. This is available whether you are enrolled in a drug plan through […]
Back to Basics: Traditional Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage
The most fundamental decision in the Medicare realm is whether to enroll in traditional Original Medicare that is federally run or to opt for a private Medicare Advantage plan. As a refresher from past articles, Original Medicare includes Part A (Hospitalization), Part B (Medical Insurance) and Part D (Drug Plan) and Medicap (Supplemental Insurance). Medicare Advantage is also known […]
It’s All in the Timing
So, you’re approaching “that age.” You’ve weathered the deductions from your paycheck since your very first job. Now it’s your turn to benefit from all the years of Medicare contributions…but you may be getting overwhelmed by the countless offers and inundated by reminders telling you what to do and when to do it. What is […]