Commonly, individuals going on Medicare refer to all plans that are secondary to Medicare as Medicare Supplements. This is, obviously, incorrect. An employer group health plan, Medicare Advantage plan, etc. is NOT a Medicare Supplement.
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Medigap vs. Medicare Advantage – What Are the Differences
Georgia Medicare Supplement Quotes – The Changes That Allow You To Save Money Today
As you probably know, the standardized Medigap plans are changing as of June 1, 2010. This means that the insurance companies must have all rates re-approved through the Georgia Dept. of Insurance. For you, this means that there are some companies with lower rates starting June 1, 2010, as well as some new companies...
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Georgia Medigap Plans – What the 2010 Changes Mean for You
If you haven't heard by now, let us be the first to tell you about the 2010 changes to the standardized Medicare Supplement plans. The changes discussed below take effect 6/1/2010. The plans will still be Federally-standardized, but the new plans (6/1/2010 and after) are called the "modernized plans".
These "modernized plans" do NOT affect...
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Medicare Supplement Plans – Where Can You Use Them?
I get asked this question all the time - 'where can I use my Medicare Supplement plan?' The answer is easy. It's not quite everywhere, but close to it. Any doctor that takes Medicare takes your Medicare Supplement plan - regardless of which company that supplement plan is with.
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Medicare Supplement Rates – Why Premiums Should Be the Main Deciding Factor When Comparing Plans
When comparing Medicare supplement plans or companies, many people try to look at factors that are simply not important. Put simply, Medicare supplement premiums are the most important factor to consider in your comparison.
Medicare Supplement plans have been standardized since 1992. The coverage is the exact same - there are no variations. Additionally, claim...
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