Original Medicare (Part A and Part B) does not include benefits for Part D, or prescription drugs. And while you are not required to have Medicare drug coverage, if you need it, there are only two ways to get it—purchase a standalone Part D plan to add to Original Medicare or get it as part […]
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 […]
Working With an Exclusive Blue Cross® and Blue Shield® of Illinois Agent Is Smart
At Senior Services of Illinois (SSI), we’re proud to be authorized, exclusive general agent for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, the largest and most experienced health care insurance company in the states where we reside.With reliable products, committed service and the largest networks of providers anywhere, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois […]
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?
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 to Part Cat very specific times—when you first get Medicare and during yearly enrollment periods. It’s important to know […]
