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Diabetes: Finding an insurance plan

What does Medicare cover for Diabetics?

November 13, 2020

Diabetes is one of the largest health risks for Americans, affecting more than 10% of the country’s population. According to the CDC, 25% of adults 65 and older have diabetes, which means that coverage for insulin and diabetic testing supplies is a top consideration for many adults shopping for Medicare. Expenses can be covered by…

Medicare and COVID-19 resource guide

Medicare and COVID-19 resource-guide

November 12, 2020

Since the national emergency was declared on March 13, 2020 in response to the novel Coronavirus COVID-19, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) expanded the coverage and services available to all Medicare beneficiaries. If you are 65 years old or older, you are at higher risk of severe illness due to respiratory viruses…

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Breast Cancer Screening and Treatment: What to Know About Medicare and Critical Illness Insurance

October 6, 2020

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a month dedicated to education about the most common type of cancer found in women. Women over age 60 represent nearly half of new breast cancer cases, with an additional 20% of cases affecting women over the age of 70. Medicare coverage for breast cancer screenings and treatment Medicare…

Seven questions to ask before Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period

Seven questions to ask before Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period

September 11, 2020

United Medicare Advisors helps you compare Medicare Supplement Insurance plans over 20 carriers to find benefits that work for your needs and budget. Our team of Licensed Insurance Advisors, along with our numerous online resources are your personal Medicare resource to help explain everything. Our goal is to be your trusted Medicare guide through every…

Will Medicare Cover My Dental, Vision, and Hearing Needs?

Will Medicare Cover My Dental, Vision, and Hearing Needs?

March 1, 2020

Original Medicare Does Not Cover Basic Services for Eyes, Ears, and Teeth Did you know that Original Medicare doesn’t include routine dental, vision, or hearing care? Just as some employers ask employees to elect dental or vision coverage as a separate line item, Original Medicare works in a similar way. If you’ve ever awoken to…

2020 Medicare Outlook

2020 Medicare Outlook

January 27, 2020

Your roadmap to Medicare coverage in the new year, compliments of United Medicare Advisors Are you one of the 300,000 Americans who will enroll in Medicare this month? If you are already enrolled, are you sure your plan is the best one for you? Medicare coverage and pricing change each year. And every year, the…

Beginner’s Guide to Medicare

Beginner’s Guide to Medicare

January 7, 2020

Solving the Medicare puzzle For many seniors across the nation, selecting a Medicare policy that fits their needs and budget is a daunting task. While it’s true that senior health care has many moving pieces and parts, we believe that Medicare shouldn’t be as complicated as others make it seem. In this eBook, our experts…

2019 Medicare Outlook

December 18, 2019

Your free guide to Medicare in 2019 In America, roughly 10,000 baby boomers turn 65 each day. It’s at this age that we see a generational shift in healthcare needs and many seniors turn to Medicare, which can be tremendously complicated, with many moving pieces and changing parts. Every year, the Medicare program undergoes a…

Medicare Copayment and Coinsurance Costs

December 17, 2019

When you get Medicare, or buy Medicare Supplement Insurance, you need to familiarize yourself with some key terms. After all, you want to know exactly what your coverage includes and which costs you have to pay out of pocket. Specifically, you need to understand the difference between Medicare copayments and coinsurance for Original Medicare and…

Medicare Networks: 6 Things to Know

December 17, 2019

Networks are often a confusing topic for beneficiaries of any type of insurance. Here are answers to six of the most common questions we receive about Medicare networks. As always, we are here to help if you have any Medicare network questions not covered below. 1. What is an HMO? An HMO is a Health…