by Joe Brandau | Oct 7, 2024 | Health, Joe Brandau, Medicare/Medicare Advantage
Licensed agents who work with Medicare products are on the front lines of a significant shift in healthcare coverage affecting our most vulnerable consumers. Recent data reveals a troubling trend: lower-income older adults transitioning from Medicaid to Medicare face...
by Lucas Vandenberg | Oct 7, 2024 | Health, Lucas Vandenberg, Medicare/Medicare Advantage
Dual-Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs) — a type of Medicare Advantage plan specifically designed for individuals eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid — offer consumers more for less, especially compared to traditional MA plans. D-SNPs can provide greater...
by Jeff Palo | Jul 11, 2024 | Health, Jeff Palo, Medicare/Medicare Advantage
Medicare Advantage (MA) plans are subject to change every year, requiring licensed agents to guide beneficiaries through the maze of options. While Medicare Advantage plans often attract attention and continue to grow in market share, it’s essential not to...
by Lucas Vandenberg | Jun 17, 2024 | Health, Lucas Vandenberg, Medicare/Medicare Advantage
The Medicare Advantage (MA) market has experienced remarkable growth in recent years, with more seniors opting for the alternative to traditional Medicare. In 2024, enrollment trends continued to show substantial numbers, albeit slower than in previous years....
by A&A Editorial Team | Jun 6, 2024 | A&A Editorial Team, Health, Medicare/Medicare Advantage
Original Medicare (Part A & Part B) offers robust healthcare coverage, but beneficiaries must understand its limitations. Medicare’s coverage gaps and out-of-pocket costs can quickly add up to an unexpected bill they will be responsible for paying. Register to...
by A&A Editorial Team | May 20, 2024 | A&A Editorial Team, Health, Medicare/Medicare Advantage
Navigating the Medicare Advantage (MA) plans can be complex for clients and advisors. When selecting MA plans, one crucial piece of information often overlooked is disenrollment rates, which indicate the percentage of beneficiaries who leave their MA plans. ...
