Medicare Versus Medicaid
It’s understandable why many people get Medicare and Medicaid confused, or assume they are the same thing. Actually, those two different letters at the end of each signify very different programs! While both programs help ensure that all Americans have access to...
FAQ: Do I Still Need a Medicare Supplement If I Have VA Benefits?
Many people do not have close access to a VA, it can also be very difficult to book appointments at the VA. Getting a Medicare supplement allows you to go to any hospital, doctor or specialist in the US that is to your liking. To find out more, give us a call at...
FAQ: What is the Difference Between Medicare Advantage vs Supplement Plan?
A Medicare Advantage Plan will REPLACE Medicare as your primary insurance which will limit which doctors and hospitals you can go to. There are many hidden costs; you can end up paying 20% of all catastrophic bills such as chemotherapy, oxygen, etc. A supplement plan...
FAQ: Is My Medicare Supplement Plan Within My Doctors Network?
No matter what hospital, doctor or specialist you go to in the United States you can use your Medicare supplement planas long as they accept medicare. Whether you are traveling or going to a new doctor, the only question you need to ask is "Do you accept...
FAQ: Does Medicare Cover Vision & Dental?
Although Medicare does cover such surgeries as Glaucoma, Floaters and Cataracts surgery, it does not cover yearly visits and dental coverage. Here at the Benefit Link we have licensed agents to help you navigate the path of Medicare coverage. To find out more, give...
FAQ: What Are Medicare Parts A & B?
Medicare A & B are the two parts of Medicare that are the original parts of Medicare. Part A: Hospitalization Coverage (Inpatient) Part B: Doctor Visits, X-Rays, etc (Outpatient) The combination of the two is designed to be your primary health insurance through...
FAQ: How Do I Pay My Premium For My Medicare Supplement Plan?
You have a few choices when you pay for your Medicare supplement plan, depending on the company, whether you want to pay monthly, quarterly, semi-annually or annually. The most common way to pay your premium is monthly through an EFT. To find out more about this,...
FAQ: Will My Medicare Supplement Drop Me If I Get Sick While On The Policy?
As long as you are paying your premium, you cannot be dropped from your Medicare supplement plan. To learn more, give us a call at 1-866-630-0626 x107 or check us out on our website www.thebenefitlink.com.
FAQ: Do I have to Have Prescription Drug Coverage?
Here at the Benefit Link we do recommend that you have some form of credible prescription drug coverage so that you don't have to pay a penalty every month of every year when you do eventually take it out. To find out more about this, give us a call at 1-866-630-0626...
Understanding the Basics of Medicare Health Insurance
Medicare Health Insurance is an important program that the United States government offers its citizens. Medicare ensures that qualifying US citizens, often referred to as beneficiaries, have the ability to have affordable health care after retirement. Further, it...