Medicare Blog
Your Annual Election Period (AEP) to-do list
Open enrollment runs from October 15 to December 7 each year. During this time you can join Medicare, switch your plan, or drop or add a plan. As long as you make these changes during this time window your coverage will begin on January 1.
Celebrate National Healthy Aging Month
Did you know September is National Healthy Aging Month? It’s a good reminder that a few simple changes today could help you lead a longer, healthier life.
Annual enrollment vs. Open enrollment
Let’s take a closer look at Annual enrollment and Open enrollment periods and what they mean for you.
Part D Late Enrollment Penalty
If you are considering skipping getting prescription drug coverage, please be advised that there is a permanent penalty for late enrollment in Part D or prescription drug coverage.
Medigap vs Medicare Advantage
When piecing together the best Medicare offerings to fit your needs, the choices can be overwhelming. One major choice you need to make it whether you would like a Medigap plan or a Medicare Advantage plan. Let’s take a look at both.
Medicare vs. Medicaid—Can I have both?
If you’re new to Medicare it may be easy to confuse it with Medicaid. It gets even more confusing when some people can be eligible for both programs. Here’s the simple difference.