Debunking 5 Medigap Misconceptions
Posted: September 21, 2023
Debunking 5 Medigap MisconceptionsAs the name implies, Medigap insurance is designed to fill in gaps in coverage that occur with Original Medicare. For example, if Original Medicare Part B covers 80% of medically necessary services for your outpatient care, a Medigap policy will cover the remaining 20%. This is important coverage to have, as there is no cap on out-of-pocket expenses with Original Medicare. Myths and misunderstandings concerning...
10 Medicare Terms You Should Know
Posted: August 21, 2023
10 Medicare Terms You Should KnowGenerally, eligibility for Medicare begins at age 65. Your initial enrollment period starts three months before you turn 65 and ends three months after the month you turn 65. When the time to enroll in Medicare is approaching, it is important to learn the language. These are 10 Medicare terms you should know. Original Medicare: When you enroll in Medicare, you can choose Original Medicare...
Does Medicare Cover Weight Loss Programs?
Posted: September 21, 2022
Does Medicare Cover Weight Loss Programs?Losing weight is always a challenge, and support is available through your Medicare plan, depending on your coverage. If a weight loss treatment is deemed to be medically necessary by your doctor, a range of services is available to you. What Each Medicare Plan Covers for Weight Loss Medicare Part A Medicare Part A will cover the cost of hospitalization if the agency has determined...
Traveling Outside the U.S. with Medicare: What You Need to Know
Posted: August 21, 2022
Traveling Outside the U.S. with Medicare: What You Need to KnowMedicare will not pay for healthcare outside the U.S., except under specific rare circumstances. That means in most cases, you are not covered anywhere other than the 50 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Island, and Guam. Under What Circumstances Will Medicare Pay for Healthcare Outside the U.S.? There are only three situations in which...
Your Guide to Medigap and Other Medicare Supplement Plans
Posted: August 6, 2022
Your Guide to Medigap and Other Medicare Supplement PlansMedigap is Medicare supplemental insurance. Private insurance companies sell these policies. They are designed to help cover the gaps in healthcare costs with original Medicare, such as deductibles, co-payments, and co-insurance. It can also help with services Medicare does not cover, including travel outside the U.S. Why You Might Need Medigap Insurance Original Medicare Parts A and B will not cover all expenses if you...
