Medicare Part B: Meeting Your Deductible
If you’re new to Medicare, you might be surprised when you receive your first doctor’s bill for several hundred dollars. This is not a mistake. Medicare Part B does not kick in until you’ve satisfied your deductible. After that, your Medicare Part B coverage and Medicare supplement policy will cover […]
Original Medicare Vs. Medicare Advantage
When you first enroll in Medicare, you’re faced with a big decision – Original Medicare or a Medicare Advantage plan? This can be a particularly daunting choice, especially during the Annual Election Period, which runs from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7, when you’re bombarded with advertising for Medicare Advantage plans at […]
Can I leave my Medicare Advantage Plan?
Yes, you can leave your Medicare Advantage Plan, but only at designated times during the year.
Annual Election Period
First, you have the opportunity to leave your Medicare Advantage Plan during Medicare’s Annual Election Period, or AEP, which runs from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7 each year. […]
Medicare Part D: Annual Election Period
Medicare Part D is a prescription drug coverage program offered through private insurance carriers to help you pay for your medications. It’s optional and offered to everyone with Medicare.
The key is to choose a plan that covers your specific medications and meets your budgetary needs, as there are many different Part […]
Medicare Literacy Series: Plan G
Is Medicare Supplement Plan G going away? The short answer is no, Plan G is not going away. Let’s take a look at the details.
First, what is Plan G?
Plan G is a Medicare supplement plan, and it does exactly that – it supplements your existing […]
Should I enroll in Medicare at 65?
Our goal at Stark Associates Insurance Agency is to make sure Medicare beneficiaries have the best education to help them make an informed decision when they turn 65. One of the most frequently asked questions we get is when to enroll in Medicare – immediately upon turning 65 or […]