With the ever-changing changing economic landscape of late, and with many considering retirement at age 65, it’s helpful to know what expenses you may need to plan for. Today, we will answer the oft-asked question, “How Much Does Medicare Cost at Age 65?”. Our goal in this article is to help readers turning 65 understand...
Claeys Group Insurance recommends that new Medicare Beneficiaries researching coverage options reach out to an Independent Insurance Agency for best results. Working with an independent agency gives Medicare beneficiaries the peace of mind that they are receiving unbiased advice and the best possible coverage options.” — John Claeys, Founder/CEO TYLER, TEXAS, UNITED STATES, February 15,...
Selecting the ideal Medicare Supplement plan may seem daunting at first. With ten standardized plans available and coverage varying depending on individual healthcare needs and budget constraints, selecting one may seem impossible. There are 10 Medicare supplement policies, each offering its own set of standardized benefits (plans A through N; Massachusetts, Minnesota and Wisconsin also...
The Challenge of Rising Premiums If you have a Medicare supplement, it is likely because you want great coverage and want to be able to choose your own doctors. Medicare supplements typically offer very good coverage with little or no out-of-pocket cost when you use your supplement. (However, see Which Medicare Supplement Best for You?)...
Original Medicare has significant gaps of coverage than can leave the person on Medicare with significant out-of-pocket costs. So when one turns 65, he or she may have several options from which to choose to protect himself from those gaps, such as: Employer Coverage that does not work with Medicare, Employer Coverage that does work with Medicare, Medicare Supplements, and Medicare Advantage Plans. It is important to meet with an experienced, objective agent that looks out for your needs in order to provide the best guidance. While it’s nice to have options, those options only benefit you if you choose the best one for your situation. Thus, it is wise to do comparisons on your situation. To make sure you make a wise choice, sit down with an experienced, independent agent (one who represents many insurance companies and plans) who will put you first. For it is only an advantage to have choices if you can make the wisest choice among those options. Happy shopping!
You can save money by changing your Medicare supplement; here is how.
Beware of those who use Medicare to try to scam you through TV commercials, calls, emails, and texts.
Here is when you can change your Medicare supplement and how to make a good choice for your Medicare supplement to save you money.
I just received another call, posing the same concerned question: “I heard that Plan F is going away; what should I do?” Is Plan F going away? The answer to that question depends on what is meant by “going away.”
What can happen if you choose the wrong insurance company for your Medicare supplement? Did you know you could be stuck for life with a supplement that has enormous annual rate increases? How can you avoid this?