Covering the Bases: Switching between Medigap and Medicare Advantage Plan
I am 75 years old and had a Medigap plan since I was 65. I was discouraged because the premium had increased. This past January, I decided to try a Medicare Advantage plan because the premium cost was reasonable. My Advantage Plan does cover my medicines. However, I am finding the copayments I must pay for medical services are adding up. In addition, the new plan is too restrictive on the ...

Covering the Bases: All Medigap plans increase rates
I have a Medicare Advantage Plan and will be visiting family who live out of state for a month. Will my plan cover me in another state? Medicare Advantage plans will offer coverage for emergency and urgent services received in other states and U.S. territories. Medicare Advantage plans have rules that apply when emergency care or urgent care is provided by "contracted" and "non-contracted ...