by Lynn Morang | May 27, 2022 | ActivAge Nation, Choosing a plan, D-SNP, Lifestyle, Medicare Advantage, Plan types
Are you—or someone you know—enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid? This may qualify for a Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP). As a trained social worker who now helps clients with Medicare, I understand the unique needs and challenges of low-income...
by Greg French | Apr 28, 2022 | Medicare Advantage, Plan types
If you want freedom to choose your doctors and other providers within your Medicare plan, and you want to avoid high out-of-pocket costs, then a Medicare Advantage plan might not be the best option for you. Medicare Advantage plans are managed care plans. This...
by Greg French | Mar 25, 2022 | ActivAge Nation, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Premiums, Medicare Supplement, Medigap, Plan types
“I’m 65 and pretty healthy, so I don’t need much coverage. Medicare Advantage monthly premiums can be free or really inexpensive and I don’t want to throw away money on insurance I don’t need.” Nobody’s healthy forever. And the future is unforeseeable. Medicare...
by Greg French | Mar 23, 2022 | ActivAge Nation, Lifestyle, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Premiums, Medicare Supplement, Medigap, Uncategorized
Some solid reasons why active retirees may want to choose a Medicare Supplement plan over Medicare Advantage. Medicare Advantage is a popular choice for many retiring Americans. But the low premiums frequently mask details that are often costly. Here are some facts...
by Greg French | Mar 22, 2022 | ActivAge Nation, Choosing a plan, Lifestyle, Medicare Advantage, Plan types
People often ask: ”How do I choose the best Medicare Advantage plan?” “What is the number one rated Medicare Advantage plan?” “What is the best company for Medicare Advantage?” ”What Medicare Advantage plan has the highest rating?” “Who can help me choose a...
by Greg French | Mar 21, 2022 | ActivAge Nation, Choosing a plan, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Premiums, Plan types
Despite what the football players and comedians hawk on TV, most Medicare plans aren’t actually free. Medicare isn’t free, with the possible exception of Part A for qualified US citizens (see our Medicare at-a-glance Part A and B comparison chart for a quick...
