Does Medicare Cover International Travel?
When it’s time to enroll in Medicare, there are many things to consider. Your future travel plans should be one of them. If you’re considering international travel during the next…
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What Original Medicare Covers
Original Medicare includes Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) and Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance). Original Medicare covers things like inpatient hospital care, doctors’ services and tests, and preventive services. You…
When to Sign Up for Medicare if You’re Still Working Past 65
Many people choose to keep working past 65 and keep their coverage under their employer’s group plan. But if you’ve been paying into Medicare via payroll deductions, you may as…
What are Medicare Advantage Plans?
Medicare Advantage plans, also known as Part C plans, are health plans offered by private companies that are approved by Medicare. What they cover: Medicare Advantage plans combine Part A, Part…
The Inflation Reduction Act and Medicare
For the first time, beginning in 2025, the drug law, known as the Inflation Reduction Act, requires all Medicare prescription drug plans (Medicare Part D plans) including both standalone Medicare…
Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) for 2024 is from October 15 through December 7
During this time, you can change your Medicare plan coverage, and your changes will take effect on January 1, 2025. Here are some things to consider before open enrollment: Review…
Choosing Between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage
By Katherine Yu Simms, Medicare Insurance Agent People with Medicare can get their health coverage through either Original Medicare or a Medicare Advantage Plan (also known as a Medicare private…