Medicare Supplement vs. Medicare Advantage: What’s the Difference?
Posted: September 21, 2021
Medicare Supplement vs. Medicare Advantage: What’s the Difference?Applying for Medicare once you reach retirement age sounds simple enough. But just because you’re covered under the federal health insurance program doesn’t mean you won’t be faced with out-of-pocket costs. With Original Medicare (Parts A and B), you’ll receive coverage for health-related expenses like hospital care, doctor visits, medical procedures and equipment. Like a traditional health insurance policy, Medicare pays its share of the...
Is a Medicare Supplement Insurance Plan Worth It?
Posted: September 20, 2021
Is a Medicare Supplement Insurance Plan Worth It?When you sign up for Medicare Parts A and B, you also have the option to apply for a Medicare Supplement insurance plan. A Medicare Supplement plan, sometimes called “Medigap,” is a private insurance policy that can help pay for some of the health care costs that Medicare doesn’t cover. But is this coverage really necessary? And more importantly — is it worth it? WHY CHOOSE...