What's one Medicare decision that too many people regret later?
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Here's why:
Guaranteed Issue Rights:
- When you first become eligible for Medicare Part B, you have a guaranteed issue right for Medigap plans. This means insurance companies cannot deny you coverage or charge you higher premiums due to pre-existing health conditions.
Later Costs:
- If you delay enrolling in a Medigap plan and develop health issues later, you may find it difficult or expensive to obtain coverage.
- Insurance companies can then use medical underwriting to deny coverage or charge significantly higher premiums.
Answered by Jose Solis-Flores on March 26, 2025
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Answered by Gregg Matheny on March 25, 2025
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Many people, for instance, make the choice of going with a Medicare Advantage plan automatically, only to find that it was neither Medicare nor an Advantage for them! That's not to say it isn't the proper choice for some who have no real choice based on their circumstances, but for the person who has progressive ailments, or a family history of cancer, heart issues, dementia, etc. the care for the choices aren't the same. Unfortunately, when it comes to wanting the best professional for their needs, they may not be available to them.
You can't call for Home Owner's Insurance amid a fire, or Auto Insurance once you've been in an accident. So if an ailment, accident, or disease comes along and you chose wrong initially, you've found out too late that you took "cheap" in place of preparation.
I encourage you to be sure you investigate your options thoroughly upon your Open Enrollment. Get all the facts. Know health will only regress, so best to be prepared.
Answered by Norman Smith on March 31, 2025
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I have had members that paid Part B premium while still keeping employer work benefits.
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your doctors in network, hospital in network, asnd the drug formulary.These items are the most important details to a great plan for you,
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Many professionals will help seniors with their decision at No Cost to the senior.
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Answered by Jim Kreibich on March 25, 2025
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Alternatively, if you chosen a Medicare supplement also known as a medigap plan, the most you're going to pay out of pocket is the annual part b deductible which this year is $257 and then everything's covered at 100%.
A little cheaper planned with plan n what I just described was g above plan n you pay less monthly premiums but you're willing to pay a $20 copay for a doctor. Visit $50 copay for an emergency room visit and the very very rare excess charges which is 15% which you probably would never encounter.
Answered by Gary Henderson on April 26, 2025
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When they finally do need prescription drug coverage, they find the penalty is never removed unless you appeal with a very good reason for not enrolling!
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I love educating my client's and seeing how happy they are after understanding to make executive decision to pick the plan that is best for them.
Answered by Dona Tucker on March 20, 2025
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