June 2020 | Medicare Portal

The Difference Between Medicare Advantage and Medigap Insurance Plans

Two of the most commonly chosen options for individual Medicare benefits are Medicare Advantage and Medigap insurance plans. Medicare Supplement Insurance (also referred to as Medigap) is purchased to be the secondary payer for Original Medicare (Parts A and B), while Medicare Advantage plans are selected to provide an alternative to Original Medicare. Please note …

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When Does Medicare Coverage Start?

Medicare 101, Medicare Enrollment, Turning 65

When you’re close to the age for Medicare eligibility, you may wonder when to enroll and when your Medicare coverage starts. You may not know what questions you need to ask, or what requirements you’ll need to meet to begin receiving Medicare benefits. We cover some of these basics in the content below. Medicare is …

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Working Past 65: How Creditable Coverage Impacts Your Medicare Plan

Medicare Enrollment, Turning 65

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, around 10,000 people turn 65 years old every day, which potentially makes them eligible for Medicare health insurance benefits. Working past age 65 and delaying retirement can pose a challenge when considering your coverage options and navigating Medicare enrollment. Consulting with a local Medicare insurance agent can help you …

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SEP Notice for Medicare Eligible Enrollees Affected by COVID-19

Medicare Enrollment

At Medicare Portal, we continue to closely monitor the impact of COVID-19 on Medicare and are working hard to update you on changes as they happen. Recently, Centers for Medicare Services (CMS) changed their previous stance and made a decision to allow for a one-time Special Enrollment Period (SEP) for those affected by COVID-19. This …

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Month: June 2020