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 […]
4 Questions to Ask When Approaching Medicare Annual Enrollment
Medicare Annual Enrollment begins October 15 and runs through December 7. This is your time to review your current health plan, and maybe even select a new plan. Whether you’re looking to sign up for Medicare Advantage or Prescription Drug coverage, make changes to an existing plan or dis-enroll completely, this is the time it […]
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 […]
Medicare Supplement Plan in Illinois – 10 Most Frequently Asked Questions
Understanding the in’s and out’s of Medicare Supplement insurance can be challenging. So, we decided to put together a list of the top ten most asked questions about Medigap coverage. If you need a quick refresher, or you’re simply looking for an answer, you may find it here. 1: Do I have to buy Medicare […]
Top Ten Medicare Mistakes to Avoid
There’s no question, navigating the world of Medicare can be complicated, time consuming and frustrating. With many different options, varied plans, enrollment rules and more, it’s easy to make mistakes. Errors can be costly, which is why it’s so important to understand common pitfalls. Here are the top ten Medicare mistakes, and how to avoid […]