Just Original Medicare A+B
(No Plan or Supplement)
Just Original Medicare A+B (No Plan or Supplement)
Your first option being on Medicare is just stick with Original Medicare Parts A + B. This is what I like to call “Basic Medicare” and everyone on Medicare has at the minimum, Parts A + B. For most folks, Part A is “free”, as in, they already paid for it by working for at least 10 years and paying Medicare taxes. For most folks on just Original Medicare and no plan or supplement they will pay the Part B premium. Original Medicare covers about 80% of all medical costs.
If you choose not to get a plan or supplement you may see some large bills if something unexpected happens. Last time I checked, we live in a free country, so you can choose to go with or without a plan just please remember; there is no out-of-pocket limit if you just have Medicare and no supplement plan!
Original Medicare +
Medicare Supplement Plan
Original Medicare + Medicare Supplement Plan
The next option for your Medicare is to have Original Medicare + a Medicare supplement (also known as a Medigap plan). There are 10 Medigap plans to choose from, they are identified as a letter, plans A-N. With this type of Medicare plan you can see any doctor, specialist, hospital, etc. that accepts Medicare, anywhere in the country. There are no, networks or referrals needed.
Generally, this type of plans is best for someone who travels or who doesn’t mind paying a bit more in premium (vs. a Medicare Advantage Plan) for the freedom to see any doctor they please.
Medicare Advantage Plans
(Part C)
Medicare Advantage Plans (Part C)
Medicare advantage plans are yet, another option to go along with Original Medicare. Referred to as “Medicare Part C”, because they combine Original Medicare together with a secondary insurance plan. Medicare advantage plans in are quite popular because there is a great selection of plans to choose from. You have the choice of a PPO or HMO plan. Typically, Medicare Advantage plans combine your prescription coverage and Medicare coverage together into one plan. In addition, many Medicare Advantage Plans offer Additional benefits beyond those of Original Medicare.
There are many different Medicare Advantage Plans in your area. Let us help find the right one for you!
Advantage Plans are a great fit for a lot of folks, but not everyone! There are many important factors that must be considered when deciding if an Advantage plan is the right choice for you. Call us for a free consultation to find out what the best Medicare insurance options are for your unique situation.
Medicare PDP Plans
(Part D)
Medicare PDP Plans (Part D)
Medicare Part D refers to prescription coverage. Part D plans are offered by private insurance companies and help cover the high cost of RX drugs. There are many different prescription drug plans available in your area, and they change every year. Because each plan covers drugs differently, the best drug plan is always 100% based on the exact prescriptions you take. Selecting the wrong plan can end up costing you thousands of dollars out-of-pocket.
When you enroll onto Medicare, you have an enrollment window to purchase a drug plan. If you don’t get a plan when you are first eligible, you will be subject to a late enrollment penalty that you will have to pay each month, indefinitely. By working with me, you can rest knowing you will have the best drug plans presented to you based on your unique situation.
