Will My Birthday Let Me Switch Medigap Plans Without Health Questions? If you already have a Medicare Supplement (Medigap) plan, you may have heard about something called the “Birthday Rule.” In short, it gives some people a once-a-year chance to switch Medigap plans...
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) can be a fantastic tool for managing healthcare costs, but the rules around contributing to an HSA while on Medicare can be a bit tricky. Let’s dive into whether you can contribute to an HSA while enrolled in Medicare Part A but not Part B and what you need to know to make the most of your HSA.
What Is the Medigap (Medicare Supplement) Birthday Rule? Can I Switch Medigap Plans around My Birthday? Dear Matt, I have an AARP Medicare Supplement, which is a United Healthcare Medigap Plan G. My Medicare insurance agent has talked to me about the Medigap...
Matt, I’m retiring soon and think I’m going to skip buying a Medicare Advantage plan and purchase a Medicare Supplement plan and add a stand-alone Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan to my coverage. In your book, it’s Option 2; Medicare Part D + Supplement as you...