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Medicare Part C

Do I Need a Referral to See a Specialist with Medicare Advantage Plans?

Depending on what type of Medicare Advantage plan you have, you may need a referral from your primary care physician...

What are CMS Star Ratings?

Unfortunately, not all healthcare providers are created equal. Having a poor experience with a physician or other medical professional can...

When Can I Enroll in a DSNP?

You may qualify for a Dual-Eligible Special Needs Plan (DSNP) if you get healthcare benefits from both Medicare and Medicaid....

Why Should I Choose a PPO?

Medicare beneficiaries who enroll in a Part C, or Medicare Advantage, plan can expect to find a variety of options...

What is a Maximum Out-of-Pocket Limit?

When it comes to health insurance, there are lots of terms that get thrown around. However, not all of them...

Are All Medicare Advantage Plans Available Everywhere?

Over 24 million Americans have chosen to get their Medicare benefits through a Medicare Advantage (Part C) healthcare plan. Anyone...

Understanding How Medicare Advantage Works

If you’d prefer an all-in-one benefits package for your Medicare insurance, you may want to consider enrolling in Medicare Advantage....

What to Know Before the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period Ends

Have you been thinking about switching over to a different Medicare Advantage (Part C) plan or dropping your current Part...

Five Reasons to Choose Medicare Advantage

If you are getting ready to sign up for Medicare insurance and are in the process of deciding whether to...

Can I Choose My Doctors on Medicare?

If you’ve been lucky enough to find a physician you’ve developed a rapport with, it can be upsetting to think...

What is the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period?

Original Medicare is a federal healthcare insurance program that provides coverage for a host of medically necessary services and products....

Five Things to Consider During Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period

You may have noticed a lot of advertisements lately about the Medicare Open Enrollment Period that is available for Medicare...

Three Reasons to Choose Medicare Advantage

With all of the available healthcare options out there, choosing the right plan that meets your needs and circumstances can...

How Can I Get Lower Doctor Copays?

Copayments, or copays, are fixed amounts set by your Medicare Advantage (MA) plan that you need to pay at the...

Routine Dental Visits Costing Too Much? Consider a Medicare Advantage Plan

If you have been paying out-of-pocket for your routine dental care, you may want to consider enrolling in a Medicare...