George Santangelo, Medicare Insurance Agent

Answer: Easy. If you can afford original Medicare with supplimental and you don’t notice the extra cost. Then stick with it. If money is an issue than do Medicare advantage. Medicare advantage plans are still very good but the supplemental like N and G for example are better. You also need to add on drug coverage.

Answer: No one knows the answer to that. However it is likely that the govt of either party will come up with a way to keep us insured or risk losing the votes in any election

Answer: No they have been saying Medicare will run out of money for decades. Medicare is not going anywhere.

Answer: Depends on how much you know and the person doing the seminar. In the right scenario it can be very informative

Answer: A lot of Medicare advantage plans cover eye exams. • also cataract Surgery: Medicare Part B covers cataract surgery, including intraocular lens implants, and one pair of eyeglasses or contact lenses post-surgery if needed.

Answer: Depends many Medicare advantage plans cover exam and hearing aids. Need to check with your plan. If not switch plans

Answer: I would say that compared to supplements plans the fact you have to get prior approval for procedures. But take into account some plans have part b giveback and if you do your research you can find a primary doctor you like.

Answer: Any Medicare advantage plan even ppo needs prior approval from the plan itself. However if u need it they should authorize it. Medicare supplements won’t need it

Answer: Yes contact me.

We can see what plans are available. If you moved to Florida. Otherwise find an agent in your new state.

Answer: Medicare part B goes up in price but Medicare advantage stays about the same. Original Medicare supplements go up every year.

Answer: Ask the nurses at the front desk to make sure your insurance covers the tests they are doing. Always put the onus on them