Medicare Supplement Plans: Several Insurance companies raising prices; Shop around and save!

Medicare Supplement Plans are the preferred health insurance choice for thousands of people over the age of 65. Recently, several major insurance companies have raised their prices across the nation creating a financial challenge for many folks, which has been rather unwelcome considering the current economic climate. Researching your options (or having us research for [...]

Medicare Advantage Plans vs Medicare Supplement Plans: Who has the real advantage?

Thousands of seniors are turning 65 every day and are forced to make difficult choices concerning their health. One of the most important decisions centers on the many differences between Medicare advantage plans and Medicare Supplement Plans (also known as Medigap Plans). There are many factors that can and should influence this decision including the [...]

Reminder: Medicare Open Enrollment Period Coming to an End March 31st

The Open Enrollment Period (OEP) is coming to an end on March 31st.  This is a very important date for folks who are considering changing their health insurance as they have one opportunity to enroll in, disenroll from, or change a Medicare Advantage “like plan” between January 1st and March 31st.  If changes are not [...]

Medicare Supplemental Insurance: The Best Time to Buy

The best time to purchase a Medicare supplemental insurance pan is during your open enrollment period. Every day thousand of folks are turning 65 and making important decisions regarding their Medicare supplement insurance. These decisions include selecting an appropriate plan, choosing the best insurance company, and deciding when to buy. There are many benefits to [...]

Medicare Supplement: How to choose the best Medicare Supplemental Insurance Plan

Medicare Supplement: Obama on Medicare & Social Security

Medicare Supplement: Better Mental Health Care Coverage in 2010!

Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans may require seniors to pay more for mental health care than for normal doctor visits.  This rule adversely affected over 40,000 beneficiaries between 2001 and 2006. 

Where does Obama stand on Medicare and Medicare Supplements?

Democrats are in charge of both the White House and Congress next year, which means that changes to our healthcare system are imminent.  For seniors, the two areas of focus will be Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (PDP) and Medicare Advantage (MA) plans; this means that understanding the various Medicare supplements will also be important.

REMINDER! The Annual Open Enrollment period will be coming to an end on December 31st, 2008: Will You Need A Medicare Supplement?

Seniors who wish to make changes to their health and prescription drug coverage for 2009 must do so by the end of the year.  This year more than ever, many people will be seeing changes to the costs and benefits associated with their plans, so researching and understand the available Medicare supplements and Medicare supplement [...]