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What Does Medicare Creditable Coverage Mean?
These days, a lot of Americans have health insurance once they turn 65, through either their job or their spouse’s. Those who choose to delay Medicare enrollment, though, have to be careful. If they don’t have what Medicare calls creditable...
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Small Changes Can Save Big Bucks on Medicare Premiums
If you pay any attention to Medicare news, you’ve likely heard the term “standard premium.” Depending on income, some people pay either less or more than the standard premium for Medicare Parts B and D. In this post, we look...
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How to Compare Medicare Advantage Plans
The number of people enrolling in Medicare Advantage (MA) plans increases every year. In 2018, around one-third of beneficiaries – over 20 million people – chose an MA plan over Original Medicare. In this post, we describe how to compare...
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What Are Your Medicare Costs in 2020?
As with all types of health insurance, Medicare costs change at least a little every year. Most years, the changes are fairly minor. This post details all of your Medicare costs in 2020, including Parts A, B, and D. Medicare...
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What Does Medicare Creditable Coverage Mean?
These days, a lot of Americans have health insurance once they turn 65, through either their job or their spouse’s. Those who choose to delay Medicare enrollment, though, have to
Small Changes Can Save Big Bucks on Medicare Premiums
If you pay any attention to Medicare news, you’ve likely heard the term “standard premium.” Depending on income, some people pay either less or more than the standard premium for
How to Compare Medicare Advantage Plans
The number of people enrolling in Medicare Advantage (MA) plans increases every year. In 2018, around one-third of beneficiaries – over 20 million people – chose an MA plan over
What Are Your Medicare Costs in 2020?
As with all types of health insurance, Medicare costs change at least a little every year. Most years, the changes are fairly minor. This post details all of your Medicare
How to Handle Depression During the Holidays
Although some mental health statistics about the holidays are false (suicide rates are actually lowest from November to January), it can be a stressful, depressing time for many. Even those
Medicare Easy Pay: Ways to Pay Your Medicare Premiums
Medicare beneficiaries who don’t collect Social Security are billed either monthly (Part A and Part D IRMAA) or quarterly (Part B). Medicare Easy Pay automatically deducts your premium each month.
Medicare Part D Changes: What to Expect in 2020
Medicare beneficiaries first gained access to Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage in 2006. And, like the rest of the program, Medicare Part D changes – at least a little
Traveling and Your Medicare Coverage
When you’re planning a trip, your main concerns are likely finding the best hotel, planning fun times, and figuring out the airline’s packing restrictions. If you’re leaving the country, you
Why You Shouldn’t Ignore the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period
When you were a kid, you knew Christmas was coming when the letter carrier brought the toy catalog. As an adult, your mail still offers clues that something big is