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While assisting my clients, both current and future, I have found certain Medicare questions appear time and time again. In order to provide a more beneficial service, I thought to start publishing Medicare related articles to explain some of these commonly asked questions. With so much of the internet seemingly filled with ads, it can be tough to find the truth to answers. Expert level guidance, especially, from blogs can be near impossible to find. You may use the search box below in order to assist with your searching.
Full Disclosure: I do not post these articles to dissuade you from asking any these questions during a consultation. Rather, I wanted to provide this section as a resource for anyone doing independent research before talking to a broker or an agent.
If you have questions, comments, or suggestions, you can either email me at benjamin@thompsonmedicare.com, call or text 855.982.6525.
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- Medicare MOOP “Maximum Out of Pocket” SimplifiedUnderstanding Maximum Out-of-Pocket Costs in Medicare Part C and D One of the most important factors to consider when choosing a Medicare Advantage or Prescription Drug Plan is the Maximum Out-of-Pocket (MOOP) cost. This Medicare MOOP limit protects you by capping how much you’ll spend out of pocket for covered services during a calendar year.… Read more: Medicare MOOP “Maximum Out of Pocket” Simplified
- Medicare Made Simple: Advantage vs. Supplement Plans ExplainedThe Crossroads When navigating the world of Medicare, one of the most important choices you’ll face is whether to enroll in a Medicare Supplement plan (Medigap) or a Medicare Advantage (Part C) plan. Both options are designed to help with costs not covered by Original Medicare—but they differ significantly in structure, flexibility, and long-term value.… Read more: Medicare Made Simple: Advantage vs. Supplement Plans Explained
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- How to always choose “the best” Medicare Advantage planWhat makes an Advantage plan “the best”? You must take many factors into consideration when determining which Medicare Advantage plan would be best. Some of these are more universally applicable factors, like the “maximum out of pocket”, while personal situations determine others. For example, for one client, having a plan that covers a particular medication… Read more: How to always choose “the best” Medicare Advantage plan
- Medicare Agent vs Broker: What You Need to Know Before You EnrollIntroduction Much confusion arises regarding the differences between the words “Medicare agent” and “Medicare broker.” Although they seem to be used interchangeably, they do indeed have separate meanings. In this brief article I will touch on both the similarities and the differences between these two terms. Additionally, we will discuss some of the advantages and… Read more: Medicare Agent vs Broker: What You Need to Know Before You Enroll
Finished Reading Articles? Next Steps
I have included as many resources as possible to help you on your Medicare journey. To learn more about my brokerage, Thompson Medicare, you can click the “About Us” button below. In case you were wanting to know more about the different type of Medicare plans available, you can review our Medicare Options page. Once ready, you may optionally go over to our Medicare Supplement page and get a quick quote from all the carriers available in your zip code. Additionally, you can take a deep dive into the available Advantage and part D plans in your area below.
I know each individual client deserves time, thought and respect. The information in these articles is as thorough as possible. With that said, it does not always apply equally to every situation. Once you’ve gotten some of your research out of the way, consider setting up a consultation. In our consultation, we will go much more in depth than any of these articles are able to. This way, you can be sure you have relevant information for your situation. Together, we can make sure your are in the best situation for you. Request your own consultation today!
¹HealthAlliance & BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois plan options are listed separately.