MEDICARE GUIDANCE & ENROLLMENT

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Making sense of Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D doesn’t have to be confusing. Our licensed Medicare specialists simplify the rules, compare carrier formularies, and protect you from lifetime late-enrollment penalties.

THE BUILDING BLOCKS

Understanding the 4 Parts of Medicare

Part A

Hospital Insurance

Covers inpatient hospital stays, skilled nursing facility care, hospice care, and limited home healthcare. Usually premium-free if you worked 10+ years (40 quarters).

Part B

Medical Insurance

Covers doctor visits, outpatient medical services, preventive screenings, lab tests, and durable medical equipment (DME). Requires a standard monthly federal premium.

Part C

Medicare Advantage

All-in-one private alternative combining Parts A, B, and usually D. Often includes extra perks like dental, vision, hearing, OTC allowances, and gym memberships.

Part D

Prescription Drug Coverage

Stand-alone prescription drug plans from private carriers designed to cover your specific brand-name and generic maintenance medications.

CRITICAL COMPARISON

Medicare Advantage (Part C) vs. Medicare Supplement (Medigap)

Option 1: Medicare Advantage

  • Monthly Premium: Often $0 or very low additional premium beyond Part B.
  • Doctor Networks: HMO or PPO networks with specific provider contracts.
  • Drug Coverage: Usually integrated directly into the plan.
  • Additional Perks: Dental cleanings, eyeglasses, hearing aids, fitness memberships.
  • Out-of-Pocket: Annual maximum out-of-pocket (MOOP) protection limit.

Option 2: Medigap (Supplement)

  • Monthly Premium: Moderate monthly premium (Plans G and N are most popular).
  • Doctor Networks: Zero network restrictions; see ANY doctor in the US that accepts Medicare.
  • Drug Coverage: Requires separate Part D standalone policy.
  • Predictable Costs: Plan G covers virtually 100% of out-of-pocket costs after the small annual Part B deductible.
  • Referrals: No specialist referrals needed.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Medicare Answers Made Simple

Your Initial Enrollment Period (IEP) is a 7-month window that begins 3 months before the month you turn 65, includes your birth month, and ends 3 months after. If you are still covered under an employer group health plan (20+ employees), you may delay Part B without penalty.
During your consultation, we take your list of primary care physicians, specialists, and preferred hospitals and perform a verified provider network query across all carrier directories before making any recommendation.
No. Our brokerage services are 100% free of charge to you. By federal law, insurance plan premiums are identical whether you purchase directly through an insurer, government website, or an independent broker.
Carrier drug formularies change every single year. As our client, we contact you every year during the Annual Enrollment Period (October 15 – December 7) to review your Rx list and ensure your plan remains the most cost-effective.
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CMS Disclaimer: We do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 45+ organizations which offer 2,500+ products in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-MEDICARE (TTY users call 1-877-486-2048), or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.
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