Medicare Solutions BlogArchive for the ‘medicare plans’ Category
Eat your vitamins to prevent loss of sight
Discover high quality, low cost medicare plans at www.MedicareSolutions.com. A new study, conducted by Queen’s University in Belfast, Ireland shows that a specific amount of vitamins and other nutrients can slow down the rate of sight loss in AMD (age-related macular degeneration). AMD is a major cause of blindness in the elderly that destroys sharp, [...]
Medicare Part D plans should be reduced according to study
According to a study done by the University of California, Los Angeles and the University of Plymouth in the U.K., many Medicare beneficiaries find it hard to choose the most cost-effective Medicare Part D plan when there are so many plans to choose from. Beneficiaries often choose unnecessarily expensive plans and don’t realize that they [...]
Choose the Medicare plan that’s right for you
When your Original Medicare Plan kicks in, it’s time to make some other decisions relative to your health. Being informed about your options can help you make a better decision. Medicare is a national health insurance program for individuals ages 65 or older, individuals under the age of 65 who have been declared disabled, or [...]
The Top 10 Best Medicare Plans of 2008
U.S. News & World Report researched many Medicare health insurance plans last year and found the top ones in the country. Below I have listed the top 10 best Medicare health plans of 2008. They are ranked by consumer assessment, prevention, and treatment. The highest possible score is 100 points. Each plan shows their overall [...]
Do you have Medicare Supplemental Insurance?
Medicare is a federally funded health insurance plan that is available for those who are 65 or older and Medicare eligible. Original Medicare coverage is divided into two parts. Part A is hospital insurance and for those who are eligible and covered by Social Security can enroll without a charge. However if you are not [...]
Medicare Buzz Words Everyone Should Know
Medicare, like standard health insurance can be very confusing, especially if you don’t know what half the words mean.
Part A: Hospital insurance- helps pay for hospice care, inpatient hospital care, and skilled nursing facility care. Individuals are entitled to Part A if they contributed payroll taxes for 10 years or more while they worked.
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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 in [...]
The Medicare Part D Open Enrollment Period is here
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 from [...]
Great carriers with affordable rates for Medicare Supplement Plans
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 the United States [...]
Have you enrolled in Medicare Part D yet?
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 until [...]