In this post we’ll present the latest Medicare Supplement Statistics. Medicare Supplement Plans (Medigap Plans) are sold by private insurance companies licensed in your state. The prime purpose of the Medicare Supplement is to protect seniors from high out-of-pocket expenses … Read More
Medicare Supplement Plans (Medigap Plans)
Obamacare and its impact on Medicare Supplement
Obamacare which goes into effect January 1, 2014, should not affect the Medicare Supplement market. However, there were two possible concerns: elimination of the “first dollar” coverage, and Medigap surcharges. But it looks, as of now, that everything will stay the … Read More
Will a Medicare Supplement (Medigap) Policy Cover Pre-Existing Conditions?
A pre-existing condition is defined as a condition or illness you were diagnosed with, or treated for, before the effective date of a new health insurance policy. You should know that the Medicare Supplement (Medigap) can refuse to cover your pre-existing … 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
Lessons Learned from the Medigap Plan N Story
On June 1, 2010, all Medigap plans were substantially changed. Some were eliminated, some were added, and most of the existing plans were modified. Two new Medicare Supplement Plans (M and N) were added, and one of the two plans … Read More