The short answer: Three Months. A little explanation: Medicare enrollment begins 3 months before your 65th birthday and continues to the end of the 3rd month after your birth month. If you aren’t already enrolled and receiving Social Security, you will need to sign up...
There’s a lot of confusion surrounding the difference between Medicare Supplement and Medicare Advantage plans. While they may seem similar at first glance, they’re full of differences that can be vital for your specific healthcare needs. While Original Medicare is a...
Medicare Advantage is a fantastic program that’s been providing seniors with affordable and comprehensive medical care since its original legislation in the late 1990s. With typically lower premium rates than Medicare Supplement plans and the appeal of Medicare...
“It’s fall? Again?! It’s like it happens every year or something.” As the heat and leisure of summer begin to melt away once again into golden leaves and frosty mornings, it’s easy to wonder where on earth the time has gotten away to. This feeling can be...
If you’re anything like Stacey Johnson, owner of the local Medicare and Health Insurance Agency Your Insurance Gal, you likely really love your job! So much so, you may even dance through a parade in a dinosaur costume to show it. The road from college student...
As you near the age of 65, there is plenty to think about. One big issue is whether you actually have to sign up for Medicare once your turn 65 or not. It isn’t actually as simple as a yes or no answer, unfortunately. It all depends on a few circumstances for you as...
