Archive for 2008

Why choose a Health Net Medicare plan over its competitors’ plans?

12/18/2008
By Annie Finneran
Why choose a Health Net Medicare plan over its competitors’ plans?

Health Net is among the nation’s largest publicly traded managed health care companies. They provide health benefits to approximately 6.7 million individuals across the country through group, individual, Medicare, Medicaid and TRICARE and Veterans Affairs programs. They are the largest provider of Medicare Advantage plans in Connecticut and they have been serving Medicare Beneficiaries...
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The Medicare Part D Open Enrollment Period is here

12/18/2008
By Annie Finneran

Beginning last Saturday, November 15th, the open enrollment period is here for eligible individuals of the 2009 Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan. The period extends through December 31st and coverage will start on January 1st, 2009. In this time period, individuals can join the Medicare Part D plan or current beneficiaries can switch...
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Great carriers with affordable rates for Medicare Supplement Plans

12/18/2008
By Annie Finneran

For Medicare Supplement plans, there are three carriers who have the best rates: AARP, Mutual of Omaha plus their subsidiaries, and ANTEX. Below is a description of each plan and some examples of affordable rates that they offer. AARP AARP is the leading nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization for people ages 50 and over in...
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Have you enrolled in Medicare Part D yet?

12/18/2008
By Annie Finneran

The deadline for Medicare Part D enrollment is approaching fast so if you haven’t already, it’s time to review your current Medicare plan to make sure it still offers the same benefits and prescription drugs to meet your needs. Whether you want to change your current provider or you’re a new enrollee, you have...
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Aetna and Costco team up

12/18/2008
By Annie Finneran

Aetna Medicare and Costco have teamed up to offer a Medicare prescription drug plan, Aetna Medicare Rx- Costco Plus plan. Not only does this give Medicare members access to one of Costco’s hundreds of U.S. pharmacies, but also to more than 59,000 Aetna network pharmacies nationwide. As of right now, The Aetna Medicare Rx-...
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Have you enrolled in Medicare Part D yet?

12/18/2008
By admin

The deadline for Medicare Part D enrollment is approaching fast so if you haven’t already, it’s time to review your current Medicare plan to make sure it still offers the same benefits and prescription drugs to meet your needs. Whether you want to change your current provider or you’re a new enrollee, you have...
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