Medicare Basics

The Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) is one of the most intriguing times of the year for Medicare beneficiaries.  It’s one of the main times for people to review their coverage and settle on the …

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Note: People often use the term “Medicare agent,” but they’re usually referring to a licensed insurance agent who sells Medicare plans. These licensed insurance agents do not work for Medicare itself …

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Do Medicare terms leave you feeling confused? There are names like Medicare Part A and Medicare Supplement Plan A, Medicare Advantage and Medigap plans, and various other titles that can be …

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Note: The proper term for what some people call a “Medicare Agent” in this situation is a “licensed insurance agent.” Licensed insurance agents help you find and enroll in Medicare plans, but they are …

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Choosing between a Medicare Supplement and a Medicare Advantage Plan can be overwhelming.  It’s confusing, and it can feel like it’s easy to make the wrong choice.  And everyone you …

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Medicare is complex enough to confuse even the brightest people—and to make matters worse, most people only get one six-month period where they can enroll in a Medicare Supplement Plan without medical …

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