Ryan Kennelly

Which Medigap Plans Are Ideal for Diabetes?

People with diabetes will need anti-diabetic drugs to manage blood sugar and equipment to monitor their blood sugar. Adults will also need to see the doctor regularly to manage their condition and may need extra treatment if they have diabetic peripheral neuropathy in their feet. Medicare Part B and D cover blood glucose testing, medical

2024 ACA Carrier List by State

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What is the Medicare donut hole?

View Medicare Plans There are 4 stages to Medicare Part D: Stage 1) Annual Deductible Stage 2) Initial Coverage Stage 3) Coverage Gap Stage 4) Catastrophic Coverage Medicare’s “donut hole” refers to the coverage gap in your Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit — the point where your prescription drug expenses exceed the initial coverage limit of

When are Medicare Plans Guaranteed Issue with no pre-existing conditions?

Guaranteed Issue Rights (Also Called “Medigap Protections”) View Medicare Plans Rights you have in certain situations when insurance companies are required by law to sell or offer you a Medigap policy. In these situations, an insurance company can’t deny you a Medigap policy, or place conditions on a Medigap policy, like exclusions for pre-existing conditions,

Medicare Advantage vs. Medicare Supplement: Which is best?

Key takeaways: You have to choose either a Medicare Advantage or a Medicare Supplement plan. You can’t have both. Most Medicare Advantage plans include Medicare Part D and other extra benefits. Medicare Supplement plans can’t be used to pay your Part D prescription drug costs. The most popular Medicare Supplement plans pay 100% of your

Are there any expenses that don’t count toward an out-of-pocket maximum?

There are a number of expenses that may not count toward the out-of-pocket maximum: Care and services that aren’t covered: Your health plan may not cover some types of services. This could include things like cosmetic treatments, weight loss surgery, and some alternative medicine. Costs above the allowed amount: Most plans set an allowed amount for various

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