What Is a Medicare Supplement Plan? (Medigap)

A Medicare Supplement plan also known as a Medigap policy, is designed to help pay for some of the costs that original Medicare does not cover. Medicare supplement plans are offered by private insurance companies and available to individuals who are eligible for Medicare. A Medicare supplement plan will help limit out-of-pocket medical expenses such as copayments, coinsurance and deductibles. Medicare supplement plans are secondary to Original Medicare while Medicare Advantage Plans are primary to Original Medicare. For…
What Is Medicare Part D? (Prescription Drug Plans)

What Is Medicare Part D? (Prescription Drug Plans)

Medicare Part D is a drug program that helps pay for the costs of prescription drugs….

What Is a Medicare Advantage Plan (Medicare Part C)?

What Is a Medicare Advantage Plan (Medicare Part C)?

As a Medicare beneficiary, you can choose from different Medicare options. One option is a Medicare…

What is Medicare Part B?

What is Medicare Part B?

Understanding Medicare terms can be confusing for those who are new to Medicare. We at Plan…

What Is the Difference Between Supplement Plan F and N?

What Is the Difference Between Supplement Plan F and N?

Medicare Supplement Plan N is one of the newer Medicare Supplement plans  available to Medicare…

What is Medicare Part A?

What is Medicare Part A?

Understanding Medicare terms can be confusing for those who are new to Medicare. We at Plan…

Looking to Shape Up & Get Fit? Say Hello to The SilverSneakers Program

Looking to Shape Up & Get Fit? Say Hello to The SilverSneakers Program

Many Medicare plans offer memberships to leading fitness facilities across the U.S. as part of…

4 Easy Steps For Choosing the Right Medicare Plan

4 Easy Steps For Choosing the Right Medicare Plan

Whether you are currently enrolled in a Medicare plan, or are looking to get enrolled,…

A Brief History of Medicare

A Brief History of Medicare

Why is Medicare so complex?  Why is Medicare such a political firestorm?  We at Plan Medicare know…

Understanding The Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period (MADP)

Understanding The Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period (MADP)

The Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period runs every year from January 1st to February 14th. During…