Whether you have just turned 65, are about to turn 65, or are looking after a loved one who already has, keeping abreast of Medicare policy changes and picking the best Medicare supplement plan can seem like a daunting task. While the basic Medicare supplement plans (Plans A – N) are standardized at the federal government level, there are still many variations and nuances that occur at the state level. For example, some states may charge different rates for males than they do for females; some states won’t ask questions…
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Group health insurance is the top choice for over half of seniors
This option beats out Medicare Supplemental coverage The most commonly purchased health insurance coverage for seniors are Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplemental plans and Medicare Part D, but recent studies have shown that they would have preferred the group coverage they had through their employers. The Medicare plans provide seniors with protection against medical care costs. That said, over half of the participants of a recent survey stated that they felt that the coverage that they had been receiving through their employer was superior to the protection they had through…
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