Commonly Asked Questions
What is a Medicare Supplement (Medigap) Plan?
While traditional Medicare is great it does not cover everything. Medicare Supplement insurance plans are designed to work with Original Medicare. They can help pay some of the out-of-pocket costs that Original Medicare (Part A and Part B) doesn't pay, such as coinsurance, copayments, and deductibles.
See If You Could Start saving me moneyWhat is a Medicare Advantage Plan?
Medicare Advantage is part of the Medicare program offered to beneficiaries 65+ and disabled adults who qualify. Medicare Advantage plans are also referred to as the Medicare Part C program. These plans are provided by private insurance companies instead of the federal government. They include the same Part A hospital and part B medical coverage as Original Medicare as well as some plans could include Part D prescription drug coverage or more.
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Pick a PlanWhen can I Enroll?
- Initial Enrollment Period
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- Who Needs: Turning 65
- Purpose: Enroll in Original Medicare and possibly a Medicare Plan
- When: 3 months before 65th birthday, birthday month, and 3 months after 65th birthday month
- Medicare Advantage & Prescription Drug Plan Annual Enrollment Period
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- Who Needs: Medicare Plan Enrollees
- Purpose: Reevaluate coverage & make changes
- When: October 15 - December 7
- Special Enrollment Period
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- Who Needs: Aging-in, recently moved, lost health coverage or have other Special Enrollmenent Period qualifying conditions
- When: Special Enrollment Period eligibility varies by qualifying conditions