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As you enter your mid-sixties, you’ll notice a change. Mail will start to arrive, emails will hit your inbox, and your internet ads will start to be about the same topic: Medicare. While you’re likely familiar with the generalities of Medicare, you probably don’t know the deep details (and no…
Shortly after you enroll in Medicare, Social Security will send you a red, white, and blue Medicare card in the mail. Your Medicare card will show your unique Medicare number, the date your coverage starts, and which parts of Medicare you have (Parts A and/or B). Your Medicare card will…
You might be wondering how Medicare works, especially since many people are eligible for premium-free Part A coverage. It must be paid for by someone, right? The federal Medicare program is overseen by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). It is funded by two trust fund accounts held…
HHS stands for the United States Department of Health and Human Services. This department oversees the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and is a common term found in the Medicare industry. The HHS is comprised of eleven operating divisions, including eight agencies, such as the Food and Drug…
The law that led to Medicare and Medicaid was signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on July 30, 1965. At that time, the program included Part A (Hospital Insurance) and Part B (Medical Insurance). This is now known as “Original Medicare” or “Traditional Medicare”, and approximately 44 million people are…
When you start Medicare research, you’ll likely come across many unfamiliar terms and acronyms that can make the process frustrating. We’ve created a helpful glossary of terms (located here) to help remove some of the confusion. One acronym you’ve likely already come across a lot is “CMS”. CMS stands for…
Do Medigap plans automatically renew? Yes! But premiums may change based on a number of factors. Medigap plans are federally regulated, much like traditional Medicare. You don’t typically need to worry about changes in provider networks or coverage, but premiums will change often, so it’s important to revisit your budget…
Medigap plans offer a simple way to get maximum coverage from Medicare. They fit alongside Original Medicare to provide extra protection against surprise bills and other necessary health care. The cost of Medigap plans varies widely and can be different for every person. Let’s talk about why that is. What…
Medicare Plan G is a Medicare Supplement Insurance (or Medigap) plan that helps you offset health care costs that would normally come out of your pocket. Medigap Plan G Coverage works alongside Medicare to provide this extra coverage to beneficiaries. What does Medigap Plan G Coverage cover? Medigap Plan G…
Although the internet makes our lives easier, it also exposes us to several risks. One major risk we can encounter is identity theft. Identity theft is when someone steals your personal information to commit fraud or other crimes. This can include usernames, passwords, banking information, your Social Security Number, and…
