Medicare open enrollment period has begun for the year 2018. It happens annually, every October 15th to December 9th. During this time, you have the opportunity to review and make changes to your existing Medicare policies. Updating or changing policies during this period are usually safe or without major negative…
Did you know that there are now more single people in the US than married people?
Turning 65 is a turning point for most people. To some people, it is the time for the most awaited moment of their life - the retirement. But sometimes, turning 65 is also about having the right coverage for yourself. It means you are eligible for Medicare! But before you get confident about it, you have to know that…
Have you ever felt how money goes out so fast, and you don’t even know where it goes? No matter how careful you are at spending, there is no perfect way to determine every expense that will come your way. Usually, it is that “one-time” expenses that are not in your retirement budget that should have been there in the…
Retirement is the time to relax and be happy. It is the time for your dreams to come true. Finally, you are in sole control of your time to do whatever you want. There are lots of things retirees can do! You can take long vacations, take new hobbies, eat wherever you want, and spend the money you have been saving for…
Medicare Supplement Plans are the type of insurance plans that cover the gaps in Original Medicare plans. Also known as Medigap plans, private insurance companies offer Medicare Supplement plans, but the benefits it provides are standardized or regulated by the government. There are ten different types of Medicare…
It’s a new year, and you are about to turn 65 years old soon! You’ll get to enjoy a bunch of perks and benefits offered only to your new age group! Also, it is time to take some additional things seriously that is closely related to your health and finances. Be on alert, because the few months before and after your…
It is easy to get confused about all the plans and regulations that surround both the Medicare and Medicare Supplement plans (also called as Medigap plans). With so many do’s and don’t being discussed every year to new clients, we thought it is a good idea to share it with you in advance. Knowing which beliefs are…
Boomers: when planning for a future where your health and wealth needs are addressed, make sure to gain coverage from a Medicare Supplement Plan.
Health care costs, when not properly addressed, can make your retirement savings disappear in a snap.
National Therapeutic Recreation Week, celebrated every second week of July, is an event meant to help more people be aware of the importance of therapeutic recreational activities.
Everyone wants to have access to the best health insurance plans when entering the retirement years. As mentioned in a recent post on FreeMedSuppQuotes, Turning 65? Consider These Health Care Options, individuals about to enter the age of 65 definitely need to take some precautionary steps in getting…
Medigap policies (Medicare Supplements) are basically insurance plans that will help an individual pay for the out-of-pocket health care costs that aren’t covered by Original Medicare Plans. These expenses, otherwise known as gaps, are coinsurance charges, copayments, and deductibles that can quickly drain one’s nest…
Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans, also called Medigap, are policies that will help baby boomers deal with the often expensive “gaps” (out-of-pocket health care costs, such as copayments, coinsurance charges, and deductibles) found in the Original Medicare program. These gaps, if not addressed, can quickly deplete…
Much has been said about Supplemental Medicare Insurance Plans (otherwise known as Medigap) as being an important tool for baby boomers to purchase. After all, this insurance policy is designed to help individuals pay for the “gaps” (out-of-pocket charges such as coinsurance fees, deductibles, and copayments) in…
An excellent way to approach the way you plan for your retirement is by requesting for a Medicare Supplemental Health Insurance quote. Also known as Medigap, this insurance policy will help lift the heavy financial burden of medical bills that you may encounter during the twilight years. Let’s find out more below on…
Health literacy among those in the baby boom generation needs to be improved. As cited by the U.S. Department of Education (National Assessment of Adult Literacy), over 77 million individuals in the country have inadequate health literacy. The lack of resources (mainly, common health tasks such as reading prescription…
National Retirement Planning Week, which is celebrated from April 3 to 7 this year, offers an excellent reminder of why more people need to prepare for the golden years. In fact, according to the Insured Retirement Institute, almost half (45%) of the baby boomer respondents in their study last year revealed that they…
When choosing a Medicare Supplement Insurance Plan (Medigap), one must always first identify and consider his or her needs. With ten standardized Medigap plans to choose from, it may be overwhelming to find out which policy will best suit an individual’s unique needs. Here are some factors you need to consider before…
