Medicare Advice
April 1, 2016
Hello, world! Welcome to Prepare for Medicare. We’re going to cover a lot of ground on this site, hopefully a bit educational and some fun sprinkled […]
April 1, 2016
While it’s true that companies selling Medicare Part D plans can’t raise their premiums mid-year, sometimes things can happen that affect the level of coverage you’re getting […]
May 17, 2016
Amazed. Dazed. Incredulous. Angry. Frustrated. These are words describing people on Medicare who get a nice, neat letter from the Social Security Administration People announcing their […]
July 15, 2016
Summertime means the beach, BBQ and travel. Will your Medicare coverage travel with you? Should you buy a travel insurance policy before going overseas? What if […]
July 21, 2016
You may have Medicare, Medicaid or maybe both! Other than sounding similar, the words Medicare and Medicaid are very different government-sponsored health insurance programs, but they […]
July 26, 2016
Medicare Supplement (Medigap) High Deductible Plan F suffers from a horrible name, but don’t overlook it. The premiums can be very affordable and the coverage is […]
August 12, 2016
Over the years, I’ve spent thousands of hours online reviewing Medicare websites. What’s available is confusing, incomplete, wrong or not quite objective enough for me. […]
September 6, 2016
If you have a Medicare Advantage plan or a Medicare Part D plan, it’s very important you read at least a portion of the Annual Notice […]
September 9, 2016
In this quick, easy post, I’ll provide the basics of Medicare, explain its different parts and highlight how and when you complete Medicare enrollment. What is […]