Can You Be Denied Supplemental Insurance for Medicare?
Yes, you can be denied Medicare Supplement Insurance, but it depends on when you apply. During your six-month Medigap Open Enrollment Period, which begins when you first enroll in Medicare Part B at age 65 or older, insurance companies cannot deny you coverage or charge higher premiums based on your health status. This is your […]
What the Health? From KFF Health News: GOP Mulls More Health Cuts
The Host Recent polling finds that health costs are a top worry for much of the American public, while Republicans in Congress are considering still more cuts to federal health spending on programs such as Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court ruled that Colorado cannot ban mental health professionals from using […]
What’s the difference between Medicare Advantage Plans and Medicare Supplement Plans?
Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement plans work completely differently. Medicare Advantage plans replace your Original Medicare, meaning you receive all Medicare benefits through one private insurance plan that includes Parts A, B, and usually D prescription coverage. These plans typically have networks of doctors and hospitals you must use, often feature low or zero monthly […]