Choosing a Medicare path is one of the most significant financial and health decisions a senior will make. The “best” plan isn’t universal—it depends entirely on your budget, your health needs, and how much you value flexibility versus all-in-one convenience. Find out how Medicare plans work and the differences between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage. Option 1: Original Medicare: The “Traditional” Path…
To support aging in place, Medicare Advantage plans offer access to preventive programs and home- and community-based care that help minimize hospitalizations and promote better health at home. Aetna Medicare explains how it works and outlines four community programs that improve access to care. The pandemic years accelerated a change many were predicting – the shift to home- and community-based healthcare. As…
If their Medicare Advantage plan isn’t working out as expected, seniors have a chance to make changes during the Open Enrollment period. MedicareFAQ explains what can be changed from January 1 through March 31, why someone might want to make changes, and how switching plans works. Many seniors have chosen to enroll in Medicare Advantage plans instead of in Original Medicare.…
It’s almost time to re-enroll or change Medicare plans for next year. To help you make informed decisions about your older adult’s healthcare coverage, MedicareFAQ reminds us about important deadlines for 2021 coverage, explains 4 essential coverage areas to review, and shares 5 Medicare changes expected in 2021. Medicare is constantly making changes to its policies, plans, and benefits. With Medicare’s…
The time to re-enroll or change Medicare plans is right around the corner. To help you plan ahead and make informed decisions to maximize your older adult’s health benefits, MedicareFAQ shares information about the 3 biggest changes coming to Medicare Advantage plans in 2021. Now that we’re getting closer to Medicare enrollment periods, information on the upcoming 2021 changes has recently…
