Standalone Medicare Part D plans provide vital prescription drug coverage to beneficiaries, but the medications available — and their costs — may change from year to year. Your plan’s formulary…
Congratulations! You successfully navigated enrollment and chose a new Medicare Advantage (MA) plan. Now you have insurance with the benefits of Medicare Part A and Part B, and a host…
Running from October 15 through December 7, Open Enrollment is a great time to review your Medicare Advantage plan and healthcare requirements for the upcoming year. This check-in helps ensure…
Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period in 2024 saw big changes to the Medicare Advantage market for 2025. These Medicare Advantage 2026 plans may again experience notable changes. While you might see…
Getting a notice that your Medicare Advantage plan is changing can feel unsettling. You’re not alone — over 5.2 million Medicare members will see their plans change in 2025. Nearly…
Heart disease can sneak extra tasks onto your calendar — another specialist visit here, a new prescription there, and suddenly your week’s a tangle of reminders and pharmacy runs. It’s…
Medicare Advantage plans offer a variety of supplemental benefits, which can sometimes lead to confusion. Two benefits that are frequently compared are Over-the-Counter (OTC) benefits vs. grocery allowances. While both…
Medicare Advantage plans are known for offering additional benefits beyond what Original Medicare (Parts A and B) covers. One increasingly popular benefit is Over-the-Counter (OTC) benefits. But what exactly are…
SilverSneakers is a fitness program included with many Medicare Advantage plans. It gives you access to thousands of gyms and group classes at no added cost. Getting started is straightforward:…
Grocery bills add up fast when you’re living on a fixed income. Every dollar counts, and even small savings make a difference. The Medicare Advantage grocery allowance — sometimes called…