Written by Jason Patterson
We’re getting a lot of questions about Medicare for All. Is it possible? Is it a good idea? Is it American? These questions stem from Sen. Bernie Sanders’ proposal to extend Medicare to everyone. We won’t get into the politics of Medicare for All in this post — just the substance of the proposal and.. More
Written by Jason Patterson
Medicare Plan N is a great option for seniors who want to pay a lower medigap premium. Every year there are a countless number of seniors that are shocked to see expensive hospital bills arrive in the mail. Many of them think that Medicare is going to pay all or a large portion of their.. More
Written by Jason Patterson
Medicare allows millions Americans to have health protection, affordably, that normally they couldn’t get otherwise. While it’s a great tool, it doesn’t cover all of the expenses that applicants could run into, which could leave you with a massive amount of debt that you would be responsible for paying out-of-pocket. Medicare plan g might be.. More
Written by Jason Patterson
There is a lot of questions from Medicare enrollees about what Medicare does and doesn’t’ cover for participants. One of the common questions that we receive is if Medicare pays for any reconstructive surgery. Unfortunately, several different situations can impact the answer to that question. In short, the answer is – it depends. It’s vital.. More
Written by Jason Patterson
While Medicare is an important program to provide Americans with health care, there are several confusing components of Medicare that some enrollees don’t understand, which can lead to confusion and complications in the future. One of the common misunderstandings with Medicare comes with the yearly deductibles, which play a major role in your healthcare coverage… More
Written by Jason Patterson
While Medicare gives you health care coverage that you wouldn’t be able to afford otherwise, there are some holes in the coverage. Millions of Medicare enrollees aren’t satisfied with their health care coverage and look for additional protection. One of the ways that you can get more insurance coverage is by enrolling in a fee-for-service.. More
Written by Jason Patterson
Medicare is an excellent program that provides healthcare to millions of Americans across the nation, but there is a large portion of enrollees or soon-to-be enrollees that don’t fully understand Medicare and all of the benefits that it provides. Understanding the program and all of the advantages that it offers is one of the first.. More
Written by Jason Patterson
There are several significant expenses that Medicare doesn’t pay for, one of the biggest costs is prescription drug costs. Because some enrollees are taking several different prescription medications, pharmaceutical costs can quickly because one of the biggest parts of a senior’s budget. Drug costs are on the rise, and though Medicare does offer some coverage,.. More
Written by Jason Patterson
Turning age 65 comes with some big milestones. For many years, this was considered to be the “full retirement age” at which you could receive your Social Security retirement income benefits. And, while many individuals today must wait until they turn 66 – or even 67 – in order to do so, 65 is still.. More
Written by Jason Patterson
One of the biggest expenses for many seniors today is prescription drugs. Thankfully, Medicare Part D offers prescription drug coverage that can help in paying for some of these costs, easing the monthly expense burden. Part D is one of the best ways to offset the rising costs of prescription drugs, which can put a financial.. More