Medicare Advantage Plans-What is it and how is it funded?
Medicare Information The average American senior who is on an MAPD plan has no idea how it is funded. What they know is there is usually no monthly premium. Beyond…
Why is Medicare So Complex?
Explanation Why is Medicare so Complicated? Not sure I can answer that question but let’s look at some of the complexities. Medicare-Plans-The-Barend-Agency-Inc 1. Medicare recipients can change their Medicare Advantage…
Transitioning Onto Medicare
Info For Making The Move Typically, when one turns 65, they go onto Medicare and leave their group of individual coverage. That is the old model. Today, as seniors continue…
Medicare 2025, The Changes
Medicare, The Good and The Questionable Medicare in 2025 has made some changes. Some are good, some not so good. Let’s review them and you can decide. Medicare List 2025…
Medicare is Complicated, Why?
Breaking Down Medicare Medicare is extremely complicated, and most seniors do not have the knowledge to comprehend some of the crazy things in Medicare. We will look at several starting…
Wellness Check Under Medicare 2025
Free Wellness Checkup The wellness provision under Medicare Part B (office visits) allows for an annual wellness visit. There are specific tests that the Doctor can run to assess your…
Nevada’s Medicare Marketplace
Navigating the Marketplace You are turning 65 shortly and need to decide what type of plan to choose in addition to Original Medicare. While Original Medicare is a great plan,…
Medicare Advantage 2025
Better Plans In 2025 Medicare Advantage 33 million recipients, including those with disabilities, believe these plans have proven over time to deliver better healthcare results as well as access to…
More Medicare
Medicare Info Medicare is unique because of several factors. One is that with Original Medicare there is no maximum out of pocket. You are on the hook for 20% of…
Medicare Advantage-The Future
The Crystal Ball Medicare Advantage plans are the most popular way for seniors to get Medicare benefits that exceed Original Medicare. And that may be the problem. Medicare-Plans-The-Barend-Agency-Inc There is…