Erin Potter, Author at 100Insure

Wellcare Expands Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Offerings for 2023

Erin Potter2022-11-10T18:55:59+00:00Medicare Advantage, News, Open Enrollment|

Attributed to PR Newswire TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 3, 2022 Wellcare Medicare Advantage plans available in 209 new counties Wellcare will offer a total of 102 Prescription Drug Plans nationwide Value Based Insurance Design (VBID) model to improve health outcomes and lower costs for members with low-income subsidy on all Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs) Amazon added to preferred retail pharmacy network† TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- [...]

Expanding Medicare Advantage in 2023

Erin Potter2022-11-10T18:57:43+00:00Medicare Advantage, News, Open Enrollment|

Original article published on beckerspayer.com by Jakob Emerson With the Medicare annual enrollment period set to begin Oct. 15, payers nationwide are greatly expanding their Medicare Advantage plans to new states and hundreds of new counties in 2023. Where providers are expanding MA plans next year: Aetna The CVS Health insurance arm said Oct. 1 it is expanding MA coverage to 141 new counties and 1 million more Medicare-eligible individuals [...]

Are Medicare Advantage Plans Bad?

Erin Potter2022-11-10T18:59:03+00:00Medicare Advantage, Medicare Benefits|

The Medicare system has been around for over 50 years, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy to understand. Oftentimes people try enrolling on their own without any assistance, the process can be hard to understand and the end result is that Medicare Advantage plans get a bad name. Many people enroll and are happy with the benefits specific to their Medicare Advantage plan. Unfortunately, a large number of people [...]

Experts Say Medicare Can Help You Stay Independent In Your Home Longer

Erin Potter2022-11-10T19:01:46+00:00Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Benefits|

Tens of millions of Americans on Medicare may be missing out on desperately needed help paying for rent or utilities. See if you qualify and get this benefit as soon as the first of next month. Medicare is rapidly expanding its benefits, but it is so complicated, few people know this new benefit is available to them. In Medicare-speak, help with rent and utilities is called "General Supports For Living." [...]

What is Medicare Part A?

Erin Potter2020-05-11T03:17:42+00:00Medicare Part A|

There are four parts of Medicare. In general: Part A = inpatient hospital coverage Part B = outpatient medical coverage Part C = an alternative benefit form to Original Medicare that offers extra benefits Part D = prescription drug coverage Today, we will be looking further into Medicare Part A. What does Medicare Part A cover? Inpatient care in a hospital: This includes all care you receive after being [...]

Qualifying for Medicare Under the Age of 65

Erin Potter2022-11-15T21:45:13+00:00Disability, Social Security|

Many people think they are only eligible for Medicare when they turn 65, but there are many people who are entitled to incredible benefits, under the age of 65, who don’t know they qualify for these benefits. That’s right, benefits like: Premiums starting at $0 per month Coverage for copays and deductibles Prescription drugs Dental Vision Hearing And transportation to the doctor and pharmacy One way to know if [...]

What Medicare Benefits are Available for People with Disabilities?

Erin Potter2022-11-15T21:56:02+00:00Disability, Social Security|

Coverage is the same for people who qualify for Medicare due to disability as it is for those who qualify based on age (turning 65). This includes people with dementia, mental illness, ALS, MS and other long-term and chronic conditions. There are no illnesses or underlying conditions that disqualify people for Medicare coverage. Because of this, millions of Americans under the age of 65 and already on Medicare can [...]

What is Medicare?

Erin Potter2020-04-30T18:30:42+00:00Original Medicare|

While Medicare is likely a term you’ve heard, you might not exactly know what it is. And with that, you might not be sure if you are eligible and or when and how to enroll. In simple terms, Medicare is a government health care program for people 65 and over. What people don’t know is that millions of people under the age of 65 may also be eligible for [...]

Comparing Original Medicare and Advantage Options

Erin Potter2020-04-30T18:28:38+00:00Medicare Advantage, Original Medicare|

When enrolling for Medicare, we are all faced with two options: Original Medicare or a Medicare Advantage Plan. Which should you elect? This blog will compare the two plans to help you make a decision. In some ways, the plans are very similar, but they each have their unique benefits. In short, Original is the traditional program offered directly through the federal government. Advantage are the private plans that [...]

What is Medicare Part B?

Erin Potter2022-11-15T22:05:35+00:00Medicare Part B|

There are four parts of Medicare. In general: Part A = inpatient hospital coverage Part B = outpatient medical coverage Part C = an alternative benefit form to Original Medicare that offers extra benefits Part D = prescription drug coverage Today, we will be looking further into Medicare Part B. What does Medicare Part B cover? Medicare Part B coverage provides you access to outpatient medical services. Part B covers preventive care [...]

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