Medicare Blog
What if I miss open enrollment?
Right now is the Medicare Open Enrollment Period. From now until December 7, you can sign up for a Medicare Advantage plan, drop your Medicare Advantage plan and switch to Medicare Parts A or B, Change from one Medicare Part D plan to another or drop your Part D plan altogether. But if you miss this enrollment period, you are not completely stuck with your current plan.
Open Enrollment: 2021 Medicare Plans
t’s open enrollment time and just like when you were receiving insurance through an employer, now is the time to review your Medicare plan as well.
Medicare Broker vs Agent—What’s the difference?
When you’re considering your Medicare options there is a lot to think about. Before you dive into plans and types of Medicare, your first decision should be to work with a Medicare Broker.
What penalties might I face if I delay enrolling in Medicare?
When you turn 65 you automatically become eligible for Medicare but if you are still working and have a decent health plan, you may not be interested in jumping to all parts of Medicare just yet. While it’s completely up to your circumstance, there may be some penalties you want to watch out for.
How Do I file a claim?
A claim is an official request for Medicare or your insurance company to pay for your medical care. Claims are filed to Medicare after you receive care from a doctor or hospital.
In most cases you should not have to make this request on your own as the doctor or provider should file a claim for you. However, there may be times when you do need to file your own claim.
How does Medicare work with other insurance?
If you continue working past age 65 when you become eligible, you may have the option to keep your group health insurance and enroll in Medicare as well. In this case, there may be some confusion over how the two plans will work together.