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Medicare Advantage HMO plan are very different from Original Medicare. These Medicare Advantage plans limit you to a network of doctors and hospitals, and have other restrictive factors that are very different from Medicare Supplement plans.

Medicare is Massachusetts is different than every other state in the country. In most states, Medicare Supplement plans are limited to a list of 11 lettered plans. However, in Massachusetts, plans are limited to three options for anyone 65 prior to 2020, and only two options for anyone turning 65 in 2020 or later. This video will go over the Massachusetts specific rules for Medicare Supplement Plans.

Medicare Part A is part of Original Medicare and covers your rom and board in the hospital. It is important to understand the differences between Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B, including the coverage, premiums, and deductibles for Medicare Part A.

Medicare part B is part of Original Medicare and covers your outpatient and physician services Insurance. It is important to understand the differences between Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B, including the coverage, premiums, and deductibles for Medicare Part B.

The Medicare Part B premium and deductible goes up a little each year. The 2020 costs for Medicare go into effect on January 1st, 2020. The cost of living adjustment for Social Security increased as well, but is basically eaten up by the Medicare cost increase!

The Medicare Open Enrollment period is a period once a year when Medicare enrollees can make changes to their current Medicare coverage. This time period effects some, but not everyone enrolled in Medicare. This episode reviews when the Medicare Annual Election Period is, and what changes you can make to your Medicare coverage, including Medicare Supplement plans, Medicare Advantage plans, and Medicare Part D plan.

Most people first become eligible for Medicare Part A and Part B enrollment at age 65. Turning 65, however, is not the only time you are Medicare eligible. Often, you can enroll into Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B before you are 65, when you turn 65, or when you are older than 65 and begin retirement. This episode reviews when you are eligible to apply for Medicare.

When looking at Medicare Supplement plans, you have a few options! The most popular Medigap plans are Medicare Supplement Plan F, Medicare Supplement Plan G, and Medicare Supplement Plan N. This episode reviews the different coverage levels of these MediGap plans and when to choose each one to supplement your Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B coverage.

Original Medicare with a Medicare Supplement plan is great coverage, but how do you choose the best Medigap plan? This episode reviews the best Medicare Supplement plans for 2020, including the coverage supplementing what Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B don't cover. The benefits of Medicare Supplement Plan G, Medicare Supplement Plan N, Medicare Supplement Plan F, and Medicare high-deductible plans are covered!

Medicare has four important parts when you begin your enrollment. It is important to understand the difference between Medicare Part A, Medicare Part B, Medicare Part C, and Medicare Part D. Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B benefits are the same across the board, but under Medicare Part C, things change based on whether you choose Original Medicare with a Medicare Supplement plan, or a Medicare advantage plan.

It is important to understand not only when to apply for medicare enrollment, but also know what your Medicare coverage entails.

In the past, many people did their Medicare enrollment at the local Social Security office. However, with covid-19, enrolling in Medicare can't be done in person anymore. So, how do you enroll in Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B? Learn about your different options to apply for Medicare!

When you enroll in Medicare and start your Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B, you have the option to choose Original Medicare with a Medicare Supplement plan, also known as a Medigap plan, or enroll into a Medicare Advantage plan. It is important to understand the difference between these Medicare plans, because they are extremely different. 

Learn about Medicare Advantage Plans vs Medicare Supplement Plans

Medicare Supplement Plan N is one of the most popular MediGap choices. Medigap Plan N has a lower premium than Medigap Plan G, but still provides full coverage supplement Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B. Medicare Supplement Plan N is one of the best medicare supplement plan choices for full coverage at an affordable premium.

Medicare Supplement Plan G is one of the most popular MediGap choices. Medigap Plan G offers full coverage for Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B gaps, at an affordable premium. Plan G limits your out-of-pocket spending, while giving you the freedom of Original Medicare. 

There are three different Medicare open enrollment periods to begin your Medicare, called your Initial Enrollment Period (IEP), Special Enrollment Period (SEP), and the General Enrollment Period (GEP). When you apply for Medicare determines which Medicare enrollment period you fall into. It is important to understand the different enrollment periods, because it determines when your Medicare Part B will begin. 

The is also an Medicare enrollment period called the Annual Election Period, also known as Medicare Open Enrollment, where you can make changes to your current Medicare coverage.