How to Prepare For Your “Welcome to Medicare” Visit
Posted: May 21, 2022
How to Prepare For Your “Welcome to Medicare” VisitIf you are new to Medicare, you are embarking on a new phase in your healthcare journey. One of the first things you will do is schedule a “Welcome to Medicare” visit. Medicare covers this visit. When scheduling this first visit, ensure the medical provider you choose accepts Medicare. When you choose your Medicare plan, ensuring you will retain access to your usual doctor could...
What is a Catastrophic Health Insurance Plan?
Posted: May 10, 2022
What is a Catastrophic Health Insurance Plan?Health insurance is a crucial way to protect your health and comes in many forms, one of which is called a “catastrophic health insurance plan.” These plans have a significant advantage – they are affordable and protect you in worst-case scenarios. These plans do not cover everything that many other health insurance plans cover, but for people who rarely visit a physician and are generally...
Common Medicare Questions to Ask
Posted: May 6, 2022
Common Medicare Questions to AskWhen you become eligible for Medicare, several questions arise. What questions should you ask? And who should you ask? Trying to get answers can be a little more complex than you expect! Most people find it much easier to work with a local agent who can answer your questions clearly, and guide to help you choose the best plan for you. What Medicare Plan is...
4 Types of Health Insurance and How to Choose One
Posted: April 25, 2022
4 Types of Health Insurance and How to Choose OneIf you need to buy health insurance, you can choose from four basic types of policies. These policies vary in monthly cost, benefits, and deductible. The Affordable Care Act The Affordable Care Act (ACA, or “Obamacare”) made it impossible for health insurance companies to deny you health insurance due to an existing condition. Whatever your current state of health, you have the right to purchase...
Common Medicare Insurance Pitfalls to Avoid
Posted: April 21, 2022
Common Medicare Insurance Pitfalls to AvoidYou are eligible for Medicare and have probably been looking forward to the lower cost of health insurance. If you are nearing age 65, you need to be aware of the common pitfalls that many eligible people have experienced: You did not sign up during your initial enrollment period. You have a seven-month period to sign up for Medicare, running from three months before your...