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You might have seen advertisements on television or received unsolicited phone calls from insurance agents trying to sell you “free” or “premium-free” Medicare Advantage plans. Buyer Beware… nothing in this world is free, and it is important understand the hidden costs, restrictions and limitations associated with this type of coverage.
If you are a senior on Medicare, you probably already know that it does not provide all the health insurance coverage you need — this is where a Medicare supplement plan, also sometimes referred to as Medicare gap coverage, comes in. There are many different plans of gap coverage you can purchase to help supplement the medical expenses Medicare will not cover.
There are many reasons why you may want to switch your current Medicare Supplement insurance policy. Maybe you’re paying for benefits you don’t need, or, you need more benefits now than when you first joined. Sometimes, you need to change insurance companies, or you simply want a less expensive commitment.
Getting health coverage is one of the most important parts of aging. Often times, especially when we are in good health, we may neglect the importance of getting this coverage. However, with potential unforeseen medical expenses looming, this is a crucial time to make sure you are completely covered. Unfortunately, Medicare does not cover all of your Medical expenses at 100%.
If you’re looking for an example of a large government program that’s difficult to understand, look no further than Medicare. The Medicare website contains hundreds of pages of information—few of which are easy reading.
There are different ways that you can receive your Medicare coverage, or add onto that coverage. Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement insurance are options that may sound similar, but they’re quite different. They do have one main thing in common: they’re both offered by private insurance companies. There are two options commonly used to replace or supplement Original Medicare. One …
