Medicare

What’s with Medicare Supplements: Millions of people know the “secret”

Don't let the gaps in Medicare get you down.

This is the fifth of a five-part series on the Parts of Medicare. Once you’ve enrolled in Medicare Part A, B and D, things are looking good. You’ve got coverage for most of the medically necessary expenses you’ll face, usually

Part C: Medicare has gaps, but you might have an advantage

This is the fourth of a five-part series on the Parts of Medicare. Medicare Part A, B and D are pretty good programs. They cover most medically necessary expenses you might face, but there are some gaps and out-of-pocket costs

What’s with Part D – Does D stand for drugs?

This is the third of a five-part series on the Parts of Medicare. Medicare Part D covers prescription drugs for Medicare enrollees. While signing up is optional, many seniors find that this coverage is necessary due to the high cost

What’s with Part B: What does it cover?

This is the second of a five-part series on the Parts of Medicare. The second component of Original Medicare is Part B or medical insurance. It helps cover doctor visits, x-rays, some surgeries, laboratory work, durable medical equipment (like crutches

What’s with those parts? An informational series on Medicare and getting enrolled

This is the first in a five-part series on important things you need to know about Medicare. You’ve heard about the “parts” — there’s A, B, D, maybe an F or a C, but really, what are the Medicare Parts?

Steps to Medicare Part 4: Fill in the gaps

When you’re first eligible for Medicare, you have a seven-month initial enrollment period to sign up for Part A and/or B. That seven-month enrollment period begins three months before your birthday month, and ends three months after your birthday