Medicare For All Pros and Cons

Medicare For All Pros and Cons

One of the most popular healthcare topics in the United States revolves around “Medicare for All” and universal healthcare. What would it mean for the American people, patients and healthcare professionals? Would it significantly change our country’s health care system? How would it affect you? Physicians and health care professionals may be split in their…

Medicare Supplement Choices For Mass Mutual Retirees

Medicare Supplement Choices For Mass Mutual Retirees

Are you one of the many senior MassMutual retirees that have been offered limited Medicare Supplement choices with AON?  AON does not have to be your only choice as there are many options available to you. In this post, we’ll walk you through what’s available and how you can probably save some of your hard…

Why Medicare Advantage Plans are Bad (Top 7 Reasons)

Why Medicare Advantage Plans are Bad (Top 7 Reasons)

Did you know that enrollment in Medicare Advantage plans has doubled over the past decade? How is it possible that there could be problems with Medicare Advantage plans (also known as Medicare Part C, MA, or MAPD) when enrollment numbers are increasing? Sadly, we’ve heard from many consumers who have had MAPD as well as doctors who don’t like them. Perhaps you’ve…

What Is Medicare Part A, B, C & D?

What Is Medicare Part A, B, C & D?

Medicare Medicare can be confusing.  We developed this page in order to provide foundational information about the basic parts of Medicare. When you’re finished, make sure to head over to our Medicare and You page to get the latest official handbook. What is Medicare? Medicare is the federal government health insurance program that provides coverage…

Medicare Part B

Medicare Part B

Medicare Part B Medicare Part B is one of the 3 parts of Original Medicare. Part B is your health insurance and it provides coverage for preventative care or medically necessary outpatient medical services.  A medically necessary service is a service or supply that is needed to treat or provide a diagnosis for a medical…

Medicare Part A Cost, Eligibility, Benefits & More

Medicare Part A Cost, Eligibility, Benefits & More

Medicare Part A When you begin Original Medicare, you are enrolled into Medicare Part A automatically. Part A is one of the 3 parts of Original Medicare and is your hospital insurance. More specifically, it provides inpatient care coverage. This includes care you’ll receive when you’re in a skilled nursing facility (SNF), hospital, and sometimes…