Article: Seeking Value: Looking Beyond Medicare Part D Premiums
Don’t assume that a low premium (the monthly amount you pay for the plan) equals a “good deal.” There’s much more to consider when choosing a plan.
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Article: New Medicare Cards Fight Fraud
New Medicare cards are being distributed. Learn how to use it and how to protect yourself against identity theft.
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Video: Four Rules of the Road
Four simple rules to follow when choosing a Medicare plan with Part D prescription drug coverage, including looking at your Medicare plan premium, your prescription drug costs and copays, and the pharmacy network that’s right for you. ...
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Article: Avoiding the Medicare Part D Coverage Gap
In a standard Medicare Part D plan, the third stage of coverage is the Coverage Gap (also known as the “Donut Hole”), when you will pay more for your brand-name and generic medications. You’ll want to avoid entering the Gap completely or at lea ...
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Article: What Are Medicare TrOOP Costs?
It’s likely you’ve heard the term “out of pocket,” which refers to the Medicare expenses that aren’t reimbursed by insurance. A less familiar term, but one that is extremely important to Medicare Part D prescription drug plan members who en ...
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Article: Breaking Down Medicare Part D
All Medicare Part D plans are designed with four stages of coverage. You move from the first stage to the next based on what you and your plan spend for your prescription drugs. Medicare sets the limits for each stage every year. It’s important to ...
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Article: Avoiding Medicare Penalties
If you don’t enroll when you become eligible, you may pay more. And Medicare late-enrollment penalties are not a one-time charge. Here some tips for avoiding these penalties.
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Article: Paying Your Medicare Part D – IRMAA. What is it and what do you need to know?
You’re all set for Medicare Part D. Then you get a letter from Social Security saying you need to pay more for your Part D plan. Here’s some good advice.
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