If you live in California and have been researching Medicare Supplement plans then you probably have heard of the “California Birthday Rule.” This rule is unique to CA and has to do with your Medicare Supplement plan. The CA Birthday Rule allows folks who currently have a Medicare Supplement plan to change companies, to a […]
Medicare Cost Increases For 2017
Medicare Cost Increases For 2017 On November 10, 2016 Medicare announced costs increases for 2017 for Medicare beneficiaries. First and foremost; the annual Part B deductible is going to increase from $166 to $183. This means that folks with plans G and N will pay an additional $17 for the year in out-of-pockets costs, compared […]
Shopping Your RX Part D Plan
Shopping Your Part D RX Plan Each Year Each year, between October 15th and December 7th you are able to change your RX plan for the following year. Many folks get tons of stuff in the mail from different carriers trying to sell them a new drug plan and this can be very confusing. The […]
What Medicare Supplement Company Is Best?
With all the different plans and carriers it can be overwhelming trying to decide on which route to go for your Medigap insurance. Medicare alone is confusing enough, once you add in 50 different carriers and pricing things just get more confusing. To help makes things clearer I have reviewed some of the top carriers […]
How Much Will I Pay For Medicare?
How Much Will Medicare Cost Me? A lot of folks are confused as to how much they will have to pay for Medicare. Let’s start with the Medicare Part A. Medicare Part A, also known as “Hospital Coverage” is “free” for most people. If you have worked for at least 10 years in your life and […]
Medicare Supplement Plans In Arizona
AZ Medigap Plans Arizona is a very popular state for retirees. The great weather and outdoors is a main draw to the area. With so many retirees it’s a good thing there is a great selection of Medigap carriers to choose from. Companies such as Mutual Of Omaha, Cigna, Unitedhealthcare, AARP, Medico, Philadelphia American, Equitable, IAC, […]
What Is The Future Of Plan F?
Plan F is often referred to as the “best” Medigap plan available. The fact is, plan F is the most comprehensive plan available but is also the most expensive. Plan F is the only plan currently available that covers everything that original Medicare does not cover in full (see chart below). In addition plans F and […]
How much do Medicare supplement rates increase each year?
If anyone tells you the Medicare supplement plan they are offering will never increase in price they are lying to you, plain and simple. ALL standardized Medigap plans will increase in price over time. There are several driving factors that affect the rates. Your Medicare supplement rate can increase with your age, inflation, the insurance companies […]