If you are new to Medicare, you may have some questions about how Medicare supplemental (also called Medigap) plans work. Supplemental plans can be a wonderful support and protection for you in a number of ways, as they offer several coverage options that are not a part of original Medicare. There are several situations in which a Medicare supplemental plan could save you thousands of dollars. These situations include but are not limited to the following.
1 April 2021
Although you likely carry many different types of insurance, your healthcare coverage is arguably one of the most important forms of protection you can have. Going to the hospital for something as minor as a toothache can come with an extremely expensive bill, and if you don't have adequate coverage you could end up responsible for a huge portion of it. You may have just been hired by a new company or are trying to pick a different plan during the annual enrollment period.
30 December 2020
As you age, you get to sign up for Medicare. Medicare is a federal insurance program, regulated by the federal government, and has all kinds of rules, regulations, and paperwork that you have to deal with. All that can make it really hard for you to figure out what you need to do and how to navigate the system. That can lead to you not necessarily getting the treatments you need or just being really confused about how you are supposed to get what you need.
13 September 2019
If you don't have medical insurance and you just filed your taxes, you probably go that with a fine. To not only avoid a fine during next year's taxes but to make sure that you and your family are protected, this article will take a closer look at a few things that you should look for when you are shopping around for medical insurance. Read on to learn some more.
23 April 2019
If you have Medicare, you might have initially thought that you had plenty of insurance to have all of your medical needs taken care of. But soon enough, many people realize that although these plans do cover a lot, they don't cover everything and you may need to get additional or supplemental plans to help with coverage. Here are some things that your Medicare plan won't cover so that you can get additional coverage if needed.
17 May 2017
Anybody who has ever tried to get their health insurance company to pay for alternative medicine will tell you what a tall order it is. However, this isn't just a whim of health insurance companies; there is a good reason for it. The main reason is that many alternative treatment methods or medicines haven't been proven to be effective, and insurers don't want to throw away their money. You can use that knowledge to get your health insurer to pay for your alternative medicine treatment; here is how:
25 April 2017
If you have reached the age where you have become eligible to receive senior citizen discounts and possibly even retirement, you may be elated to learn that you are eligible for Medicare. Instead of needing to pay for an employer sponsored health insurance plan or look for medical coverage in the open healthcare market, people aged 65 and over can get government sponsored health insurance. The only drawback concerning Medicare is the fact that is does not cover all medical expenses, so you can still be left with bills after routine doctors appointments, medical procedures, and extended care.
25 April 2017
If you are in the process of picking up your own health care plan for the first time, it can be easy to be confused by all the different numbers and terms. Here is a quick overview of the different terms you need to know and the real overall cost of your health plan. #1 Premium The biggest number that you need to be aware of is your premium. Your premium is the amount that you have to pay every month in order to maintain your health insurance.
29 March 2017
The past couple of decades have seen long term care insurance changing considerably. As the population ages, long term care insurance becomes even more important. Whereas many individuals relied on their family to take care of them in the past, people today are making sure they are insured. And that means that there are both more policies and more claims. More People Are Focusing on At-Home Care At-home care has become very popular among the elderly population.
15 March 2017
