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Medicare covers a lot, but not everything. For example, Medicare doesn’t cover most dental, vision, and hearing care, including hearing aids. It also doesn’t cover most non-emergency transportation or care outside of the U.S. Even when Medicare covers your care, there may be costs left to you, like copays and coinsurances, that can add up. Today we’ll discuss ways to add on to your Medicare to help you access these types of care.

Did you know that you don’t have to be a U.S. citizen to qualify for Medicare? Given the growing number of older immigrants in the U.S. and the unique hurdles they face enrolling in Medicare, Medicare and immigration is an important topic to discuss.

Federal Employee Health Benefit (FEHB) plans cover current and retired government employees and works with Medicare differently than other employer plans. In this blog, learn how your FEHB benefits coordinate with Medicare and what to consider when making enrollment decisions.

You can only enroll in Medicare or make changes to your Medicare during certain times of the year. In this blog post we review these enrollment periods, so you can make the most of them.

The Health Insurance Marketplaces were created by the Affordable Care Act, also known as the ACA. The Marketplaces allow people to buy insurance if they do not have insurance or if they need more insurance. You can access the Marketplace online or over the phone. Some states have their own Marketplaces, and other states use the federal Marketplace to provide coverage. Plans sold through Marketplaces are also known as Qualified Health Plans, or QHPs. Many people who have a Marketplace plan get cost assistance in the form of tax credits, which lower the plan’s monthly premium.

Some people have multiple types of health insurance, so it is important to know that Medicare coverage works differently with other kinds of insurance. This article reviews how Medicare works with two kinds of military benefits—TRICARE and Veterans Affairs benefits

Deciding if and when to enroll in the various parts of Medicare, when you are first eligible, is an important choice. In this blog post we will explain how to make informed Medicare enrollment decisions and avoid penalties or gaps in coverage.

There are Medigap changes for newly eligible beneficiaries

Medicare Supplement, or “Medigap,” insurance policies are designed to fill the cost-sharing gaps for people with Original Medicare. You may have questions about when and how to apply for a Medigap insurance policy. Your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) will help you assess Medigap options and guidelines specific to your state and your individual circumstances.