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HMO vs PPO: Which is better for you?
HMO vs PPO: Which Plan is Right for You? This article compares HMO vs PPO to help you determine which Medicare Advantage Plan is right for you. Differences between Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) and Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) include referrals, coverage, cost, and network size. Differences between HMO and PPO The chart above shows you […]
Medicare Advantage vs Medicare Supplement
Compare Advantage Vs Medicare Supplement The Medicare 2021 chart below compares Medicare Advantage vs Medicare Supplement. This chart shows positive (green), negative (red), and equal value (black). Medicare Supplement works with Original Medicare, so it provides you with nationwide coverage and access to any doctor and hospital without referrals. However, Medicare Advantage provides you with […]
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Medicare Part D Tier Costs
Read this article to discover the differences in Medicare Part D tier costs. Medicare categories your medications into one of the following five drug tiers: 1st tier preferred generic drugs with the lowest copays 2nd tier non-preferred generic drugs with higher copays 3rd tier preferred brand name drugs 4th tier non-preferred brand name drugs 5th […]
Medicare Advantage vs Medicare Supplement
Compare Advantage Vs Medicare Supplement The Medicare 2021 chart below compares Medicare Advantage vs Medicare Supplement. This chart shows positive (green), negative (red), and equal value (black). Medicare Supplement works with Original Medicare, so it provides you with nationwide coverage and access to any doctor and hospital without referrals. However, Medicare Advantage provides you with […]
Best Medicare Supplement Plan 2021
What is the Best Medicare Supplement Plan for 2021? With 2021 fast approaching, Robert Bache gives his recommendation for the best Medicare Supplement Plan. Medicare Open Enrollment, also called Annual Election Period (AEP), begins October 15 and ends December 7, 2020. Watch the video to discover which Medicare Plan Robert Bache recommends for the upcoming […]
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Medicare Advantage vs Medicare Supplement
Compare Advantage Vs Medicare Supplement The Medicare 2021 chart below compares Medicare Advantage vs Medicare Supplement. This chart shows positive (green), negative (red), and equal value (black). Medicare Supplement works with Original Medicare, so it provides you with nationwide coverage and access to any doctor and hospital without referrals. However, Medicare Advantage provides you with […]
Best Medicare Supplement Plan 2021
What is the Best Medicare Supplement Plan for 2021? With 2021 fast approaching, Robert Bache gives his recommendation for the best Medicare Supplement Plan. Medicare Open Enrollment, also called Annual Election Period (AEP), begins October 15 and ends December 7, 2020. Watch the video to discover which Medicare Plan Robert Bache recommends for the upcoming […]
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Updates on Medicare Rates Nationwide
Indianapolis Indiana Medicare Supplement Quotes
Indianapolis Indiana Medigap Rates In this Rate Watch Wednesday video, Robert Bache shows you Indianapolis Indiana Medicare Supplement Quotes for Medigap Plan G. In this post, you will discover the best Medicare Supplement quotes for female and male seniors in Indianapolis, Indiana. Call Senior Healthcare Direct at 1-855-368-4717 to get your Medigap quote. Best Price […]
Medicare Supplement in West Virginia
Find out the Medigap Plan G rates in your zip code by getting a quote with Senior Healthcare Direct.
Morgantown West Virginia Medicare Supplement Quotes
Morgantown West Virginia Medigap Rates In this Rate Watch Wednesday video, Robert Bache shows you Morgantown West Virginia Medicare Supplement Quotes for Medigap Plan G. In this post, you will discover the best 2020 Medicare Supplement quotes for female and male seniors in Morgantown, WV. Call Senior Healthcare Direct at 1-855-368-4717 to get your Medigap […]
Medicare Part D
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Medicare Part D Tier Costs
Read this article to discover the differences in Medicare Part D tier costs. Medicare categories your medications into one of the following five drug tiers: 1st tier preferred generic drugs with the lowest copays 2nd tier non-preferred generic drugs with higher copays 3rd tier preferred brand name drugs 4th tier non-preferred brand name drugs 5th […]
Do Any Medigap Plans Cover Drugs?
Medigap plans do not cover maintenance medications, aka drugs that treat chronic health conditions. All lettered Medigap Plans: A, B, C, D, F, G, K, L, M, and N do not cover prescription drugs. However, your Medigap Plan will cover drugs while an inpatient in a hospital under Part A. Furthermore, your Medigap may pay […]
Medicare Part D Premium 2021
In a CMS press released dated July 29, 2020, the average Medicare Part D premium for seniors will be approximately $30.50 in 2021. This low Part D premium is the same price from 2013. For example, Robert Bache quotes a 2013 monthly premium of $29.10 for Medicare Part D in Salt Lake County, Utah. Medicare […]
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Medicare November 2020 Stories
/in Medicare General Info /by Brian KondasMedicare Smoking Cessation Coverage
/in Medicare General Info /by Brian KondasMedicare Helps You Quit Smoking Medicare Part B provides smoking cessation coverage. According to the American Lung Association, Medicare covers four counseling sessions per quit attempt, with two quiet-attempts covered per year. Furthermore, you are eligible for smoking cessation coverage regardless of whether you show signs of tobacco-related disease. Now that you know what Medicare […]
Medicare coverage COVID-19 Vaccine
/in Medicare General Info /by Brian KondasAccording to Medicare.gov, Medicare will provide coverage for the COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available. Currently, FDA.gov has no FDA-approved or authorized vaccine for the prevention of COVID-19. On December 10, 2020, the FDA will meet with its Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee. They plan to discuss the request for emergency use authorization […]