Choosing between a Medigap Plan (also known as a Medicare Supplement) and a Medicare Advantage Plan Prescription Drug Plan (MAPD) is one of the most important decisions you’ll make when you turn 65 – or when enroll in Part B (when you leave group coverage). A Medigap Plan supplements Original Medicare (known as Medicare Part…
Are you approaching retirement age but still working? Or maybe you’re eligible for Medicare but wondering whether it’s the right time to enroll? Let’s talk about it! Medicare is a valuable resource for many Americans, offering essential healthcare coverage for those 65 years and older. (In certain circumstances it is offered to those under 65.)…
After the heat of summer, everyone is looking forward to cooler temperatures. Fall in near! Fall, that wonderful time of year that brings cool mornings, the Texas State Fair, pumpkin patches, and in the world of healthcare, enrollment periods! Three enrollment periods take place in the fall: Medicare’s Annual Election Period (AEP), Affordable Care Act…
In the world of health insurance, two Special Enrollment Periods (SEPs) exist. This is important to know if you are under the age of 65 and want to enroll in health insurance or are currently participating in Medicare and want to change plans. Let’s look at the SEP for people under 65 first: A Special…
