Original Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage: Which is Right for You?

Choosing between medicare and medicare advantage plans.

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…

Medicare Advantage Programs Support Aging in Place and Increase Access to Care

Medicare advantage programs that support aging-in-place.

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…

2021 Medicare Advantage Plans: The 3 Biggest Changes

Find out about the 3 biggest changes coming to Medicare Advantage plans in 2021

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 been…