highlights? ?? individual / group: medicare supplements (65+), retirees, long-term care? ?? short-term coverage? ?? worldwide coverage
For assistance please contact Bett Martinez | phone 510.526.0312 | well-being@pacbell.net
Medicare Supplements Individual | Group | Retirees
Medicare Supplement or Medigap policy is health insurance sold by private insurance companies to fill the “gaps” in Original Medicare Plan coverage. Medicare supplement plans help pay health care costs that the Original Medicare Plan doesn’t cover.
With her broad experience as a senior specialist, Bett has the necessary credentials to guide you through the Medicare morass and toward the most appropriate solutions.
Useful information
- Visit the United American Insurance Company website to view a neat chart of Medicare supplement plans that they offer.
- Medicare Map from medicare.org provides a nice illustration explaining the different medicare parts and supplements.
- Learn more about the Part B premium for Medicare from Dear Marci column of Medicare Rights Center newsletter.
- Here is the most recent document outlining the Medicare Premiums: Rules for Higher Income Beneficiaries from ssa.gov.
- Download the brochure, "Choosing a Medigap Policy":A Guide to Health Insurance for People with Medicare.” May take a minute or two to load.
- To view a sample Medigap policy overview, download Blue Shield's summary
- Visit the Medicare Information Source.
- Visit the Seniors Choice website at www.seniorschoiceplan.com to take advantage of the online quoting engine at the bottom right of the webpage. Note: This quoting engine only applies to Medco Health
Since its inception in 2003, Medicare Part D has presented seniors with an array of confusing options. Links below* are presented to give you some assistance in navigating your way through the choices you have.
If your drug costs are currently running into the gap, the so-called donut hole, be sure and contact Bett who can acquaint you with Senior Solutions, which covers brand-name drugs in the gap.
Additional Information for MEDICARE PART D
- What is the Medicare Part D plan (PDP)? 2014 PDP Calculator
- Part D basics. PDP Planner 2014
- Understanding the Medicare Part D Donut Hole
- Lower your drug costs in the donut hole.
- Find out what type of coverage you qualify for at medicare.gov
- Private Fee for Service (PFSS) and Medicare Advantage Plan (MAPD) funding cuts
- PDP Plan Finder Tutorial
