When Can I Buy Medigap?
If you're near, at, or beyond retirement age, adequate health coverage is a legitimate concern. You know you should have Medicare coverage, but today that's probably not enough. But when you start getting all those insurance terms thrown at you – supplement insurance,...
Medicare Advantage vs Medigap (Medicare Supplement)
Last week in our popular New-to-Medicare webinar, 7 people asked some version of this question in our chat box: Medicare Advantage vs Medigap- how do you choose? I’ve answered this same question hundreds of times in my career, so in this post I’ll guide you to the...
Which is the Best Medicare Supplement for Me?
Finding the best Medicare supplement plan for you is far more simple than you might think. Want the secret to choosing the perfect Medicare supplement plan for you? I’m here to help you with that. Many times when a person is new to Medicare, he or she feels...
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,...