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Medicare coverage starts based on when you sign up and which sign-up period you’re in.
Generally, when you turn 65. This is called your Initial Enrollment Period. It lasts for 7 months, starting 3 months before you turn 65, and ending 3 months after the month you turn 65.
When choosing a Medicare Supplement plan, it is essential to be informed about your options. An uninformed choice could lead to future financial woes and roadblocks between you and the best coverage for your needs.
Adding a Medigap supplement insurance policy to your Original Medicare coverage can help reduce your out-of-pocket costs, including deductibles and copays. Medigap policies are voluntary and have monthly premiums.
After the Medigap Open Enrollment Period, insurers can refuse to sell you a Medigap policy, delay coverage, or charge you a higher premium because of an existing health condition. The insurance company may also ask you to submit to a medical underwriting process and deny you coverage or charge you a higher rate based on its findings.
Medicare Supplement plans, also known as Medigap policies, are health insurance policies that limit the amount you’ll pay for medical services once you are on Medicare. But where do you begin?
Medicare supplement plans don’t work like most health insurance plans. They don’t actually cover any health benefits. Instead, these plans cover the costs you’re responsible for with Original Medicare.
Both Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement allow you to fill the gaps in coverage that are found in original Medicare. However, Advantage and Supplement plans will vary depending on costs, coverage and the provider network (HMO, PPO and PFFS). Therefore, you’ll need to compare these policies to choose the ideal combination of Medicare policies for your situation.
If you are a senior on Medicare, you probably already know that it does not provide all the health insurance coverage you need. Many people consider buying a Medicare supplement plan.
The high cost of healthcare in the United States makes health insurance coverage a necessity for most people, particularly seniors who are more prone to health problems and are more likely to live on fixed incomes.
Getting ready to enroll in Medicare and a Medicare Supplemental Plan? Be sure you know this important tip as you’re getting started!
