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Medicare supplement birthday rule
Medicare Supplement (Medigap)
// Apr 11, 2024

Understanding the Medicare Supplement Birthday Rule

The Medicare Supplement Birthday Rule allows beneficiaries (who reside in certain states) to change their Medigap plans each year without undergoing medical underwriting. This rule offers a Guaranteed Issue Right that allows Medicare beneficiaries to make changes to their Supplement policies without facing the usual restrictions related to medical underwriting. Medical underwriting typically involves a […]

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Medicare Advantage (Part C)
// Apr 25, 2024

Why Are Medicare Advantage Plans Free?

Dear AMAC, When I began Medicare last year, I weighed out my options and decided to g...
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mental health on blocks; services
About Medicare
// Apr 2, 2024

Does Medicare Cover Mental Health Services?

According to the National Council on Aging (NCOA), approximately 25% of seniors are l...
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medicare annual enrollment and open enrollment periods; pad of paper and stethoscope
Enrollment Periods
// Mar 28, 2024

Demystifying Medicare Enrollment: Annual Enrollment vs. Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment

Navigating the complexities of Medicare enrollment periods is a crucial aspect of sec...
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older woman - Feeling Stuck in your Medicare Advantage Plan?
Medicare Advantage (Part C)
// Mar 14, 2024

Feeling Stuck in Your Medicare Advantage Plan?

Some may feel stuck in Medicare Advantage plans for several reasons, even though thes...
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medicare supplement plan denied
Medicare Supplement (Medigap)
// Feb 29, 2024

Can You Be Denied a Medicare Supplement Plan?

Dear AMAC,When I first started my Medicare I purchased the Cadillac plan at the time,...
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medicare part b and money
Original Medicare
// Feb 21, 2024

Avoiding the Part B Late Enrollment Penalty

Did you know that you could be fined up to 10% for each year you don’t enroll i...
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