Top Five States for Medicare Enrollment—What Does it Mean to Live There?

Over a third of Medicare enrollees live in just five states—California, Florida, Texas, New York, and Pennsylvania—and it would appear, with higher populations and seemingly more medical options for people to choose from, those states may offer Medicare enrollees some financial advantages or reduced costs. But is that really the case? Continue reading “Top Five States for Medicare Enrollment—What Does it Mean to Live There?” »

How to Sign Up for Drug Coverage

While it appears Americans’ spending on prescription drugs fell last year for the first time in nearly six decades, no one on Medicare ought to take that as a signal not to invest in a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan (PDP). Continue reading “How to Sign Up for Drug Coverage” »

Are Medicare Premiums Expected to Remain Stable in 2014?

The United States Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released data indicating Medicare Part D prescription drug plan premiums are projected to remain stable in 2014. Continue reading “Are Medicare Premiums Expected to Remain Stable in 2014?” »

When Can You Change Medicare Supplement Plans?

Although you thought long and hard about which Medicare supplement plan to purchase, it’s entirely possible that your circumstances have changed since you enrolled in the Medigap plan that seemed right at the time. Continue reading “When Can You Change Medicare Supplement Plans?” »