The post below provides a side-by-side comparison between Medicare Advantage (MA) and Medicare Supplement (Medigap). Feature Medicare Advantage (Part C) Medicare Supplement (Medigap) Monthly Premium Usually lower, sometimes $0 (but still pay Part B premium) Higher, varies by plan and … Read More
Medicare Advantage Plans
What should I select: Medicare Advantage or Medicare Supplement?
Should you select Medicare Advantage or Medicare Supplement? This is one of the biggest decisions people face when enrolling in Medicare. The right choice depends on your health needs, budget, and lifestyle. Here’s a clear side-by-side comparison: Medicare Advantage (Part … Read More
Medicare Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Medicare Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Updated Nov. 29, 2025 General Basics Q: What is Medicare, and who qualifies for it? A: Medicare is a federal health insurance program for people 65 and older, and for younger people with certain disabilities … Read More
What are options if your Medicare Advantage plan is ending – 2019?
UPDATED Jan. 30, 2019. The recent Medicare Interactive post Options for those whose Medicare Advantage or Part D plan is ending at the close of the year reviews the decision making process in the event your Medicare Advantage plan is … Read More
Medicare Extra Help for Medicare Advantage Plans (MAPD) – 2019
UPDATED Jan. 31, 2019. There is plenty of information on how Medicare Extra Help will help people to reduce their Prescription Drug Costs. It primarily describes who is eligible for those programs and what benefits they provide as far as … Read More
Hospital Indemnity Plans for Medicare Advantage
UPDATED Feb. 1, 2019. Medicare Advantage plans typically have low premiums and provide many extra benefits. But the plans include multiple deductibles, copayments, and coinsurances that actually make them significantly more expensive. For example, the typical inpatient hospital deductible is $250-$300 … Read More
How to Use CMS Star Ratings to Compare Medicare Plans – 2019
UPDATED Jan. 10, 2019. Each fall, at Annual Enrollment Period (AEP), people compare Medicare plans by contrasting their current Medicare Advantage Plan (and/or Medicare Part D Plan) with other plans on the market. Besides looking for plan’s cost and coverage, you … Read More
How to avoid costly Medicare mistakes? Medicare Checklist.
UPDATE Jan. 14, 2019. Medicare is not a complicated subject as long as you are familiar with Medicare checklist. These are not strict rules like ‘Who is eligible for Medicare?’ or ‘How do I apply for Medicare?’ but rather practical, … Read More
Medicare MSA Plans – Lasso Healthcare MSA – 2019
UPDATED Feb. 2, 2019. Medicare MSA Plans (Medical Savings Account Plans) is one of the Medicare Advantage (MA) Plan types. However, it is quite different from the traditional HMO and PPO MA Plans. The major features of MSA plans are … Read More