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Medicare

What it covers, where the gaps are, and how we help you choose.

The Basics

Medicare covers a lot. It does not cover everything.


Medicare is the federal health insurance program for people 65 or older, younger people with disabilities, and people with End Stage Renal Disease.

Medicare Parts A and B cover 80% of medical costs and do not cover prescription drugs.

How do I fill the gaps?

  • Medicare Supplemental plans: A–N
  • Medicare Advantage plans: bundle additional benefits such as prescription, vision, and dental coverage
  • Standalone drug / Rx cards
How Do We Help?

We make the choice simple.

We show you exactly what needs to be done, how to pick a plan, and how to keep things simple. You can set up a meeting — face to face or virtual — or a phone call, learn more about Medicare insurance, and explore your options.

Every situation is unique. Getting this right matters, because there can be lifetime penalties. We are independent advisors. We can evaluate Medicare plans and select competitive insurance companies with strong prices. We have no sales quotas, no proprietary products, and no hidden agendas.

Medicare Open Enrollment 2027
The Parts

What are the parts of Medicare?


Part A

Hospital Insurance

Part A is one of two parts that make up Original Medicare. Part A helps cover inpatient care in hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, hospice care, and some home health care.

Part A cost: free with 40 work quarters. Annual deductible of $1,676.

Part B

Medical Insurance

Part B is the second half of Original Medicare. Part B helps cover certain services from doctors and other health-care providers, outpatient care, home health care, durable medical equipment, and some preventive services. There is a Part B annual deductible of $257. Carriers include Jefferson & Highmark Blue Cross and Humana.

Part B cost: $185/mo.

Part C

Medicare Advantage

Part C covers all Part A and Part B benefits and services. It may offer additional coverage, like vision, hearing, and dental, and may also include Medicare prescription drug coverage. Medicare Advantage plans are offered through Medicare-approved insurance companies. Options vary based on the county where you live.

Part D

Prescription Drug Coverage

Like Part C, Part D is run by Medicare-approved private insurance companies. Part D helps cover the cost of prescription drugs, and may help lower prescription drug costs and protect against future price increases. Carriers include Cigna, Humana, and others.

Medigap

Medicare Supplement

Also referred to as Medigap. Plans are standardized into lettered options, Plans A–N, offered through private insurance carriers. Plans G and N are the most popular. Each letter plan is standardized by Medicare, so the benefits for a particular letter are the same no matter which company you purchase it from. Cost varies between companies. We shop the best rates for the zip code where you live.

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