Almost a third of Medicare beneficiaries receive their coverage through Medicare Advantage (MA), also called Part C. If you enroll in an MA plan, you still have Original Medicare, and you’re still responsible for paying your Part B premium. But there are other costs to consider too, such as deductibles, copayments and maybe even a […]
Category: Medicare Advantage
When Can I Change My Medicare Advantage Plan?
Sometimes, even when you think you’ve made the right choice in a Medicare Advantage plan (Part C), you need to make changes. Whether it’s because you’re moving out of your plan’s service area, or you simply want to change plans or return to Original Medicare, there are rules for when and how you can adjust […]
Do All Medicare Advantage Plans Work the Same Way?
If you’re looking into your options with Medicare Advantage, also called Medicare Part C, you may have questions about how it works and if all plans are the same. First, you still have Medicare if you join a Medicare Advantage plan. Part C is just another way to receive your Part A and Part B […]
When Can I Enroll In a Medicare Advantage Plan for 2018?
Now that you’ve decided to join Medicare Advantage (Part C) as a way to receive your Medicare benefits, you may be wondering when you can enroll. Medicare only allows you to join, switch or make changes at very specific times—when you first get Medicare and during yearly enrollment periods. It’s important to know when these […]
Do Some Medicare Advantage Plans Offer Zero Premiums?
If you’re spending time reviewing your options with Medicare Advantage (Part C) but you’re confused by zero premium plans, you’re not alone. How can some Part C plans offer coverage with no premium, and why wouldn’t everyone sign up for one? At first glance, premium-free Medicare Advantage sounds great. But you need to be careful. […]