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Wondering if there’s a way to get help with prescription drug costs? If you have a Medicare Part D plan, you may be able to get help through state pharmaceutical assistance programs (also called SPAP). What’s an SPAP? Here’s the simple answer: SPAPs are state-funded programs designed to make prescription drugs more affordable for people […]

Curious about the benefits of Medicare Advantage? If you’re turning 65 or you’re already enrolled in Medicare, you’ve likely come across Medicare Advantage plans. Fun fact: An estimated 54% of Medicare beneficiaries enroll in Medicare Advantage plans.1 More fun facts: The average Medicare beneficiary can choose from 43 different Medicare Advantage plans.1 Sounds interesting, right? […]

“Premium” is another word for payment. And your Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) premiums are the monthly payments you make for your health insurance plan. By learning how premium payments work, you can better decide if getting Medicare Advantage insurance is right for you, and if so, which type of plan you can afford. A […]

Before you shop for or purchase a Medicare plan, make sure you know the five Medicare questions to ask to ensure that you find the best value for your needs. Not sure how to find answers? The HealthMarkets Medicare shopping experience helps makes it easy. 1. How much does a Medicare Advantage plan cost? While […]

If you’re on Medicare, you might be glad to have enrolled in it once. And for that reason, you may never be tempted to review your plan’s coverage ever again. It would certainly be your right to do that; your benefits would simply auto-renew each year. But it may be in your best interest. It’s […]

Going through life changes? You may be able to enroll in Medicare or make changes to your plan. Learn what changes qualify.   You may have heard that you can sign up for health insurance only during a certain time of year. But when your child left their job recently, they signed up during a […]

You may be able to qualify for both Medicaid and Medicare, something known as dual eligibility. Here’s some information to help you understand. What is Medicare? What is Medicaid? What’s the difference between Medicare and Medicaid? Can I be eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid? What’s a D-SNP, exactly? What is partial dual eligibility? How […]

How does regular dental care keep you healthy? How does regular vision care keep you healthy? How does caring for your hearing keep you healthy? How do you get dental, vision and hearing insurance? What is a waiting period? When can you get dental, vision and hearing coverage? Original Medicare doesn’t come with dental, vision […]

The risk of falling increases as you age. Here’s what your next steps are — and who to call — if you’ve fallen. Plus, ways to prevent falls. Have you had an older family member fall recently? Maybe they called you after it happened. It was scary for both of you. And you might be […]

Your Medicare plan might not cover your teeth or eyes. Here’s how to change that. You may notice that Original Medicare normally doesn’t cover services such as dental or vision. If you don’t already have dental or vision coverage, you might be wondering if you have to wait until Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) to […]

If you’re turning 65 in a few months, you may be enrolling in Medicare for the first time. And there’s a lot to consider to when protecting your health and your bottom line. If you’re concerned about sifting through all the options and making decisions about enrolling in Medicare, you’re not alone. In this article, […]

Getting to the doctor can be challenging. Perhaps you have vision problems or joint pain that makes it difficult to drive. Or maybe you have an injury or condition that needs to be checked often. In these situations, you may be a candidate for in-home care. This is where a medical provider drives to your […]