As Medicare Advantage (MA) Plans rise in popularity, each new year brings improvements to these policies. Here's a rundown of the most important changes to Medicare plans in 2022 and how they could affect your choices for the upcoming Open Enrollment Period (OEP) starting January 1. The History of Advantage Plans Since 1997, seniors eligible [...]
Autumn is finally here! How did that happen so fast? One minute we’re enjoying the sunshine and barbecues in the backyard, and the next we’re welcoming Mr. Autumn Man and digging out wool sweaters. Fall always inspires mixed emotions. On the one hand, we’re sad to see the sunny days and beach trips slip away. [...]
Did you know that the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) is just around the corner? It is! But there’s still time to reach out to your agent, research your options, and potentially change your plan. AEP starts October 15th and runs through December 7th with changes going into effect starting January 1, 2022. Since AEP [...]
You’ve no doubt heard of long-term care insurance for seniors (LTC), and you may have even debated whether or not you should sign up for a plan. While not everyone can afford long-term care insurance, knowing what your options are and what factors influence the cost is important. For many seniors, LTC insurance is appealing. [...]
What happens to your insurance coverage when you’re disabled and can’t work? Its a frequently asked question regarding medicare and disability under 65. Most people think of Medicare coverage as strictly for seniors, but if you're disabled and under 65, you may also qualify. Nearly 15% of current Medicare recipients are under the age of 65. [...]
One question we hear the most: "Does medicare cover OTC items, and if so which ones?" From cholesterol medication and blood thinners to acetaminophen, heartburn and cold medicine, Medicare recipients know how fast drug costs add up. Of course, your Part D plan covers your prescription drugs. So where does this leave the every day [...]
In the wake of 2020’s many disruptions, have you been reevaluating your living situation? Maybe you’re motivated to downsize due to soaring home values. Or you have a renewed sense of family and a desire to be close to your loved ones. Possibly you always planned on moving in 2021. Whatever the reason, moving house [...]
If you’re turning 65 this year, you’ll soon be joining the 44 million Americans in the Medicare system. Learning about the initial enrollment period for medicare can be time consuming, so we created our own guide for MySeniorHealthplan readers. Medicare is the health insurance program in the U.S. that gives seniors and the disabled, access [...]
Whether you’re currently working or recently retired, if you're 65 or Medicare-eligible, and on an employer-sponsored Medicare group plan, you might want to rethink your options. Wading through the best choice for you when it comes to employer group health plan and medicare, so we here at MSHP created this guide. These plans may be [...]
Understanding the full spectrum of Medicare concepts is hard. With so many acronyms, caveats and (seemingly) abstract ideas, even seasoned health insurance professionals get confused by the dizzying array of Medicare terms and information. We get many questions about PPOs (Preferred Provider Organization) and HMOs (Health Maintenance Organization). What these acronyms stand for, what they [...]
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