Mistake #5: Getting the Same Medicare Plan as Your Spouse
Medicare health insurance is a very personal product. And, other than a household discount from some Medicare supplement companies, there are no discounts for choosing…
Topic: Mistakes
Mistake #6: Not Leveraging Assistance Programs
The Medicare program allows everyone on Medicare to access quality health care regardless of their race, color, creed, economic status, or health condition. As discussed…
Mistake #7: Choosing the Wrong Medigap Plan
In Medicare Mistake #4 we talked about why Medicare Advantage isn’t the best option for people with chronic health issues, and how Medicare supplement insurance…
Mistake #8: Not Reviewing and Understanding Your Coverage
In Medicare Mistake #5 we talked about why the best plan for your spouse or friend might not be the best plan for you. In…
Mistake #9: Going Out-of-Network in Your Medicare Advantage Plan
In Medicare Mistake #8 we explained the importance of understanding your coverage and reviewing it annually. In this installment of our Medicare Mistakes Series, we…
Mistake #10: Costly Financial Moves when You Retire
In Medicare Mistake #9, we discussed how expensive it can be to go out-of-network in a Medicare Advantage plan and what you can do about…
Mistake #1: Thinking It’s Free!
Many people mistakenly believe that Medicare is free for everyone, including when you turn age 65. After all, we pay Medicare taxes during our work…
Mistake #3: Not Signing Up If You Are Still Working
In our second article in the Medicare Mistakes Series, we discussed why it is a mistake not to enroll in Medicare at age 65. In…
Mistake #4: Joining an MA Plan if You Have Chronic Health Conditions
Choosing a Medicare plan at age 65 is relatively straightforward if you are healthy. But what if you have chronic health issues? Most Medicare experts…
Mistake #2: Forgetting to Sign Up for Medicare at Age 65
Most people should sign up for Medicare three months prior to their 65th birthday. You can delay enrolling if you have employer coverage. In this…