Medicare Star Ratings: What They Mean & How to Use Them
Have you ever wondered what the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) star ratings mean and how to use them to choose a health plan? In this article, we’ll…
Topic: Options
Choosing the right Medicare plan means understanding all your options. In this category, we explore the various types of coverage available, including Medicare Advantage, Original Medicare, Medicare Supplements, and additional benefits like VA and TRICARE. Our posts help you compare and contrast these options, so you can select the plan that best meets your health needs and lifestyle.
When Can I Enroll in a Medicare Advantage Plan?
When Can You Sign Up For Medicare Advantage Plans? Medicare Advantage (aka, Medicare Part C) and Medicare Part D plans have several different enrollment periods. The…
What Is The Point of a Medicare Advantage Plan?
Original Medicare (Part A and B) does not provide enough coverage for many people. For instance, it doesn’t cover routine vision, hearing, or dental care.…
Is Medicare Part C Necessary?
Medicare Part C is optional health insurance for people on Medicare. Some people need it, while others don’t. If you feel that Original Medicare (Part…
What Does Part C of Medicare Do?
The four parts of the Medicare program (A, B, C, and D) give Medicare beneficiaries a choice in how they receive their healthcare benefits. In…
Is Medicare Part C The Same As Medicare Advantage?
Medicare Advantage is Medicare Part C, the private health plan option for people with Medicare Part A and Part B benefits. They are the same.…
What is the Best Way to Choose a Medicare Supplement Plan?
Original Medicare provides health insurance coverage for your major healthcare services. Medicare Part A is your hospital insurance, and Part B is your medical insurance.…
Is Medicare Part C Good to Have?
Medicare Part C offers people with Part A and Part B Medicare coverage the option to enroll in a health plan from a private insurance…
Paying for Drugs When You Have a Medigap Plan
For some people, the switch to Medicare is welcome. However, even with Medicare being universally available, Medicare coverage varies widely among individuals. If you look…
What is the Cheapest Medicare Option?
If you are about to get your Medicare benefits, you might wonder if you can afford a top-shelf Medicare Supplement plan. A better question might…