Choose Your Medigap Plan Wisely

Choose Your Medigap Plan Wisely

A recent article by CBS News highlighted some of the results from the 2016 National Medicare Supplement Price Index, saying that the difference between the lowest and highest costs for Medicare supplement (Medigap) plans can vary by as much as 68 percent, so you can save yourself a lot of money by comparing all of your Arizona supplement plan options.

Money Magazine Highlights Medicare Advantage Trade-Offs

Money Magazine Highlights Medicare Advantage Trade-Offs

A recent article in Money Magazine cautioned readers to think carefully before jumping into a Medicare Advantage plan just because it may be less expensive than some Medigap plans. The author pointed to a recent survey that projected an average cost of $350 per month...

Medicare Advantage Market Update

Medicare Advantage Market Update

The Kaiser Family Foundation came out with their 2016 Medicare Advantage update this week. It shows that 31% of Medicare recipients are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage program nationwide. This percentage has been steadily growing since 2008 when 22% of recipients were enrolled in Medicare Advantage. The study reported that 38% of Arizona residents are enrolled in Medicare Advantage programs.

Medicare Will Pay Your Doctor to Discuss Future Critical Care Options

Medicare Will Pay Your Doctor to Discuss Future Critical Care Options

When you’re healthy, discussing critical care and end-of-life options with your doctor is never at the top of your list of things you want to do, but making these decisions early can provide a great deal of assurance and comfort to your loved ones if anything does happen to you. In the event of a sudden illness or tragedy, your family will want to know that they’re making the right decisions for your care. Having access to your living will or advance directive will help them do that.