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Medicare Part C

Signing Up for Medicare Advantage

Everything You Need to Know Many things have changed since Medicare Part C was formally introduced by legislation in 1997....

Five Star Medicare Advantage Plans

Millions of Medicare recipients each year choose to enroll in a Medicare Advantage (MA) plan. Offered by private insurance companies...

AEP Checklist

Be prepared when Medicare’s Annual Election Period (AEP) begins on October 15.  AEP is the time of the year when...

Does Medicare Advantage Save You Money? 

Medicare Advantage plans, also known as Medicare Part C, offer recipients a choice in what kind of healthcare they receive...

Does Medicare Advantage Cover Prescription Drugs? 

Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) provides all-inclusive coverage for Medicare recipients who wish to have their Part A, Part B,...

What Medicare Advantage Plans Cover Silver Sneakers?

Even though it’s common knowledge that physical activity is important for good health, for many people, staying active in their...

How Does Medicare Advantage Reimbursement Work?

In the United States, you are eligible to enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan if you are either 65 years...

Do Medicare Advantage Plans Follow CMS Guidelines?

If you are 65 years old, younger than 65 with a disability, or have end-stage rental disease, you are eligible...

How Do I Choose the Medicare Advantage Plan That’s Best for Me?

If you are new to Medicare, your first decision would be to select one of the two primary sources of...

Do Medicare Advantage Plans Cover Wellness Exams?

The term “wellness visit” refers to an annual appointment with your primary care physician to discuss your current state of...

What is the Medicare Part D Formulary?

Medicare Part D is the prescription drug coverage for Medicare recipients. Part D plans are designed to defray the cost...

What Are My Options During the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period?

Medicare Advantage plans, also known as MA or Medicare Part C plans, are offered by private insurers who are contracted...

Can Enrolling in a Medicare Advantage Plan Save Me Money?

For those new to Medicare, the enrollment decisions required sometimes seem overwhelming. Learning the Medicare “lingo” is the first step....

How Does Medicare Part C Work?

Today in the United States, there are over 20 million people who rely on a Medicare Advantage (Part C) plan...

How Does a Medicare Advantage Plan Work?

When first enrolling in Medicare, beneficiaries are introduced to traditional Medicare coverage, coined Original Medicare. Original Medicare insurance is not...