A Review of Required Medicare Enrollment & Eligibility

One of the most common questions we receive from members is regarding enrollment in Medicare. In most cases, Medicare enrollment is triggered upon turning age 65 – hence the term commonly used for this process “Turning 65”. As you may or may not know, Massachusetts public retirement law requires Medicare eligible retirees to enroll in […]

Top 25 U.S. health insurance companies listed by market share

Suppose you’re an employer interested in offering a group health plan or an individual looking to purchase a plan on a public or private exchange. In that case, it’s vital to understand which health insurance companies are popular and provide a wide range of products and medical services. One way to rank health insurance companies is […]

What are the downsides of a Medicare Advantage plan?

On the other hand, some reasons why you might choose Original Medicare over an Advantage plan include: How do you choose a Medicare Advantage plan? Choosing the best Medicare Advantage plan for your needs can be complicated. There are many things to consider before you decide. When you’re choosing a Medicare Advantage plan, ask yourself: »Learn […]

Learn how Medicare Advantage Plans provide Medicare benefits through private insurance, including coverage, costs, and plan options.

Medicare Part C is not a separate benefit. Part C is the part of Medicare law that allows private health insurance companies to provide Medicare benefits. These Medicare private health plans, such as HMOs and PPOs, contract with the federal government and are known as Medicare Advantage Plans. If you want, you can choose to get your Medicare coverage […]