Times When You Can Sign Up for Medicare Advantage
Enroll in Medicare Advantage during the Initial Enrollment Period (around your 65th birthday) or consult Medicare about additional times.
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Wiser Medicare
- May 27, 2022
- 3 min
Medicare’s Star Rating System and How It Can Save You Time and Money
CMS uses a 5-star rating system based on health outcomes and customer service to evaluate each Medicare plan. Here's how to use it.
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Wiser Medicare
- May 10, 2022
- 4 min
5 Things to Ask Your Doctor to Save on Your Medicare Medical Costs
Even if you have Medicare, you will still want to manage out-of-pocket costs. Here are five questions to ask your doctor to save money.
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Wiser Medicare
- Apr 22, 2022
- 4 min
How to Save on Your Upcoming Medical Costs on Original Medicare
Let’s look at five steps you can take to prepare for future medical expenses under Original Medicare.
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Wiser Medicare
- Apr 20, 2022
- 4 min
What you Need to Know to Save Money with a Medicare Supplement
Medigap helps fill the gaps in your coverage. Here are five ways to help save on upcoming medical costs with Medicare supplement insurance.
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Wiser Medicare
- Mar 17, 2022
- 0 min
Have Medicare? Learn How to Find the Best Doctor For Your Needs in Your Medicare Plan.
In this 5 minute video, we walk you through how to find a great doctor in your Medicare plan online to help you avoid surprises.
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Wiser Medicare
- Mar 7, 2022
- 3 min
5 Things That Medicare Doesn't Cover, but Some Medicare Advantage Plans Do
By law, Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) has to cover everything Original Medicare does. But it can also cover other services.
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Wiser Medicare
- Feb 9, 2022
- 1 min
Deductible Medicare Part D 2022
How Medicare Deductibles work using a real example for Part D prescription drug coverage and out of pocket cost examples for 2022.
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Wiser Medicare
- Dec 22, 2021
- 3 min
5 Things You Need to Know When Selecting an e-Broker
E-brokers provide online sales with personal help and advice from licensed agents. So how can you know if an e-broker is right for you?
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Wiser Medicare
- Dec 20, 2021
- 3 min
5 Things You Need to Know When Selecting a Traditional Broker
Having the right broker for Medicare can make or break your retirement. So how do you make sure you have the right person?
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Wiser Medicare
- Dec 17, 2021
- 3 min
Your First Big Decision: Original Medicare or Medicare Advantage?
Understanding the strengths, weaknesses and costs of Original Medicare (the government program) and Medicare Advantage (the private option).
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Wiser Medicare
- Dec 15, 2021
- 3 min
Newly Eligible for Medicare? 5 Reasons Why Your Medicare Decision Is So Crucial
Choosing a Medicare plan is a big decision. Here are some important aspects to consider when making that decision.
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Wiser Medicare
- Dec 9, 2021
- 1 min
Understanding Medicare Part D
Medicare Part D is Medicare’s outpatient prescription drug benefit. If you're enrolled in Parts A & B, a Part D plan is also recommended.
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Wiser Medicare
- Dec 6, 2021
- 2 min
The Biggest Changes Coming to Medicare in 2022
Some of the biggest changes to Medicare you can expect to see in 2022, as announced by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
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Wiser Medicare
- Nov 16, 2021
- 1 min
What Are the Pros and Cons of Medicare Advantage?
While a Medicare Advantage plan may offer more benefits than a Traditional Medicare plan, there are some disadvantages as well. Learn more:
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Wiser Medicare
- Oct 25, 2021
- 2 min
What is Medigap?
If you enroll in Traditional Medicare (Parts A, B, or D) you are also able to choose a Medigap plan to help fill any gaps in your coverage.
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Wiser Medicare
- Oct 17, 2021
- 2 min
Understanding Your Plan’s Costs
The four aspects of pricing to pay attention to when shopping for or comparing different Medicare plans.
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Wiser Medicare
- Oct 15, 2021
- 2 min
5 Key Facts You Should Know About Getting Medicare Coverage
5 important considerations to make the best Medicare Advantage decision for you.
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Wiser Medicare
- Sep 24, 2021
- 1 min
Understanding the Different Parts of Medicare
Helping you understand Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage & the differences between the two.
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Wiser Medicare
- Sep 22, 2021
- 2 min
Why You Should Shop Medicare Plans This October
You should shop Medicare plans this October even if you're happy with your current plan, because it could save you money.
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