Medicare Health Insurance Guide

Medicare Part A - Original Medicare

You might be retired or almost retiring and haven’t given much thought to Medicare. Like a lot of people, the different Medicare “parts” might have you confused and wondering what exactly is covered by each. Here, we look one the most basic option for Medicare: Medicare Part A... Continue Reading »

Medicare Part B - Original Medicare

Medicare Part B is a section of the Original Medicare Plan. It is still managed by the federal government and is charged depending on regulations set by the federal government. Here are the basic facts you need to know about this cover... Continue Reading »

Medicare Part C - Medicare Advantage

You might be interested in getting additional benefits beyond Original Medicare coverage, which includes Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B. If so, consider Medicare Part C, also referred to as Medicare Advantage. This option was added by congress for the benefit of those who want to increase their coverage. It is offered by private Medicare-approved insurance companies... Continue Reading »

Medicare Part D - Prescription Drugs

Medicare in the United States is a federal program of the government. It is divided into four parts: Part A (deals with hospital coverage), Part B (deals with medical coverage), Part C (is a blend of Part A and Part B; may also include Part D) and Part D (deals with prescription drug coverage)... Continue Reading »

Medicare Part F - Medigap

A big percentage of those who choose the traditional Medicare and Medicare supplement to shield themselves against the gaps in the health program select the Medigap policy referred to as Medicare Plan F or simply Plan F... Continue Reading »

Medicare Supplement vs. Medicare Advantage

Original Medicare, Part A, and Part B, which is provided by the federal government cover most of the medical care expenses which are considered medically necessary. However, the original Medicare plan does not cover everything. For instance, some services such as vision care, dental procedures, and prescription drugs are not covered... Continue Reading »