Washington Medicare 101
Six Things to Consider When Choosing Your Washington Medicare Supplement
Medicare Supplements, also known as Medigap, are private insurance policies that help pay for things that Medicare doesn’t cover in Washington. Only available with original Medicare plans, in WA you cannot combine a medicare supplement plan with Medicare Advantage (MA). MA is used to help supplement Medicare coverage. Medigap only helps cover costs that aren’t taken care of by Medicare parts A and B.
Read More »How to Sign Up for Medicare in Washington
Retirement is a time when many of the hard-earned benefits of a lifetime of hard work can become available so retirees can more fully enjoy their golden years. As that fateful day approaches you may be wondering exactly how to sign up for Medicare in Washington.
Read More »Does Medicare cover dental in Washington?
When it comes to Medicare dental, the best dental insurance for seniors on Medicare will require a Medicare supplement plan to best meet their needs. Although not offered as a part of Original Medicare, getting a private Medicare Advantage Plan in WA that offers dental coverage will prove to be the best way to meet that need.
Read More »Major Pitfalls To Avoid With Washington Medicare
Medicare offers an affordable option for aging Americans and those under the age of 65 with certain qualifying disabilities. Unfortunately, many people don't have all of the information they need and end up making costly and unfortunate mistakes. For this reason, we've put together a short but essential list of major pitfalls to avoid with Washington Medicare.
Read More »Biggest Pitfalls In Washington Medicare Advantage Plans (Part C in WA)
There are a lot of good things about Medicare Advantage Plans in Washington. Many of them have low monthly premiums and offer prescription drug coverage.
Read More »Medicare Part D in Washington
Medicare Part D is a federal program that became available in Washington in 2006. The purpose of Part D is to provide prescription medications at an affordable rate for Washington residents who are enrolled in Medicare.
Read More »Overview of Medicare Part B in Washington
In Washington, Medicare Part B covers many medical situations, and it’s essential to know precisely which ones are included so that you can prioritize your health.
Read More »Comparing Washington Medicare Supplements
Medicare Supplements are standardized plans that provide the same coverage regardless of which insurance company in Washington you purchase it from.
Read More »How Excess Charges May Effect Your Medicare Coverage in WA
This article aims to give you information on excess charges and how they may affect your Medicare coverage in Washington.
Read More »Washington Medicare Supplement Plan Costs
Medicare Supplement insurance, also known as Medigap in Washington, is a type of supplemental insurance that helps cover some of the health care costs not covered in Washington by Original Medicare Parts A & B.
Read More »Washington Medicare Supplement Rate Changes
In 2020, Plan F and Plan C were phased out to new enrollees in the state of Washington, which means rate changes for existing enrollees in these and other plans.
Read More »New Alzheimer’s Drug Could Significantly Increase Medicare Spending in Washington
A new, expensive Alzheimer’s drug might hit the market soon, and the cost implications are significant, especially for people in Washington with Medicare.
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