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Staying Healthy with Medicare: Emphasizing Preventive Services

Staying Healthy with Medicare: Emphasizing Preventive Services

Prevention is a key to maintaining good health. Medicare plans are built on this principle, offering a wide range of preventive services to help its beneficiaries identify health issues early to avoid problems from advancing to more serious conditions later. Understanding these services can help you make the most of your Medicare coverage. What Are Preventive Services? Preventive services are medical checkups, screenings, and vaccinations...

When to Consider Supplemental Health Insurance

When to Consider Supplemental Health Insurance

Supplemental health insurance can cover out-of-pocket expenses that your regular health insurance plan does not cover. Many older adults purchase this type of plan when they go on Medicare. Younger individuals may also consider supplemental health coverage to pay for deductibles, co-pays, coinsurance, and other expenses that may arise in the event of a serious accident or illness.  If you are under age 65 and...

What Happens to my Regular Health Insurance When I get Medicare?

What Happens to my Regular Health Insurance When I get Medicare?

When you reach age 65, you gain an advantage – you are eligible for Medicare. If you already have health insurance through your employer, through your spouse, or purchased as an individual, it can help to know how Medicare will affect that health insurance.  When you sign up with Medicare, it is advised that you get assistance from a local insurance agent, as the process...