{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"Medicare Foundations","home_page_url":"https://medicarefoundations.com","description":"Medicare Foundations","author":{"name":"Medicare Foundations"},"items":[{"id":"https://medicarefoundations.com/blog/f/do-i-have-to-draw-social-security-benefits-to-enroll-in-medicare","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/77747f91-f066-474e-92cc-50b3abd74e54/SSB%20and%20Medicare.jpeg\"/><p>Many people believe they must draw on Social Security benefits to enroll into Medicare. However, that is not actually the case. You can enroll in Medicare even if you have not started taking your Social Security retireme...</p>","url":"https://medicarefoundations.com/blog/f/do-i-have-to-draw-social-security-benefits-to-enroll-in-medicare","title":"Do I Have to Draw Social Security Benefits to Enroll in Medicare?","summary":"Many people believe they must draw on Social Security benefits to enroll into Medicare. However, that is not actually the case. You can enroll in Medicare even if you have not started taking your Social Security retireme...","date_modified":"2026-05-27T21:05:32Z"},{"id":"https://medicarefoundations.com/blog/f/medicares-coverage-for-weight-loss-medication","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/77747f91-f066-474e-92cc-50b3abd74e54/glp-1-side-effects-sfn-800-x-560-l.jpg\"/><p>For those on Medicare looking for coverage weight-loss medications, there is an understanding of the great difficulty. Medicare does not cover medications that are solely used for weight loss. Typically, there must be a ...</p>","url":"https://medicarefoundations.com/blog/f/medicares-coverage-for-weight-loss-medication","title":"Medicare's Coverage for Weight Loss Medication","summary":"For those on Medicare looking for coverage weight-loss medications, there is an understanding of the great difficulty. Medicare does not cover medications that are solely used for weight loss. Typically, there must be a ...","date_modified":"2026-04-28T17:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://medicarefoundations.com/blog/f/the-best-medicare-plan-in-tarrant-county-texas","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/77747f91-f066-474e-92cc-50b3abd74e54/Tarrant.County.Medicare.Advisors.jpg\"/><p>Tarrant County is one of the best counties in the country for Medicare recipients. With a wide range of Medicare plan options, growing doctor networks, and excellent hospitals and facilities, Medicare beneficiaries in No...</p>","url":"https://medicarefoundations.com/blog/f/the-best-medicare-plan-in-tarrant-county-texas","title":"The Best Medicare Plan in Tarrant County, Texas","summary":"Tarrant County is one of the best counties in the country for Medicare recipients. With a wide range of Medicare plan options, growing doctor networks, and excellent hospitals and facilities, Medicare beneficiaries in No...","date_modified":"2026-04-24T13:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://medicarefoundations.com/blog/f/what-is-the-most-popular-type-of-medicare-plan","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/77747f91-f066-474e-92cc-50b3abd74e54/medicare-advantage-participation-map-2024.png\"/><p>When you enroll into Medicare, you typically have three options - remaining on Original Medicare (Part A and Part B only), enrolling into a Medicare Advantage plan (Part C), or enrolling into a Medicare Supplement plan. ...</p>","url":"https://medicarefoundations.com/blog/f/what-is-the-most-popular-type-of-medicare-plan","title":"What is the most popular type of Medicare plan?","summary":"When you enroll into Medicare, you typically have three options - remaining on Original Medicare (Part A and Part B only), enrolling into a Medicare Advantage plan (Part C), or enrolling into a Medicare Supplement plan. ...","date_modified":"2026-04-22T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://medicarefoundations.com/blog/f/cms-finalizes-248%25-increase-for-medicare-advantage-plans-in-2027","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/77747f91-f066-474e-92cc-50b3abd74e54/Professional%20duo%20in%20business%20attire.png\"/><p>The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently finalized a 2.48% average increase in payments to Medicare Advantage plans for 2027, a decision that has drawn significant attention from Medicare beneficiaries...</p>","url":"https://medicarefoundations.com/blog/f/cms-finalizes-248%25-increase-for-medicare-advantage-plans-in-2027","title":"CMS Finalizes 2.48% Increase for Medicare Advantage Plans in 2027","summary":"The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently finalized a 2.48% average increase in payments to Medicare Advantage plans for 2027, a decision that has drawn significant attention from Medicare beneficiaries...","date_modified":"2026-04-13T14:39:27Z"},{"id":"https://medicarefoundations.com/blog/f/medicare-coverage-for-cataract-surgery","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/77747f91-f066-474e-92cc-50b3abd74e54/eye-surgery-concept-man-woman-with-medical-ins.jpg\"/><p>Many people do not realize that cataract surgery is billed as a medical claim rather than through vision coverage. The amount you pay for a cataract surgery will depend on the type of Medicare plan you choose. If you hav...</p>","url":"https://medicarefoundations.com/blog/f/medicare-coverage-for-cataract-surgery","title":"Medicare Coverage for Cataract Surgery","summary":"Many people do not realize that cataract surgery is billed as a medical claim rather than through vision coverage. The amount you pay for a cataract surgery will depend on the type of Medicare plan you choose. If you hav...","date_modified":"2026-03-30T19:07:25Z"},{"id":"https://medicarefoundations.com/blog/f/do-i-need-medicare-if-i-have-va-benefits","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/77747f91-f066-474e-92cc-50b3abd74e54/Veteran.jpg\"/><p>Becoming eligible for Medicare can be confusing. It can feel even more confusing when you are a Veteran that qualifies for healthcare through their VA benefits. With VA benefits, you may have access to VA medical facilit...</p>","url":"https://medicarefoundations.com/blog/f/do-i-need-medicare-if-i-have-va-benefits","title":"Do I need Medicare if I have VA benefits?","summary":"Becoming eligible for Medicare can be confusing. It can feel even more confusing when you are a Veteran that qualifies for healthcare through their VA benefits. With VA benefits, you may have access to VA medical facilit...","date_modified":"2026-01-07T20:54:40Z"},{"id":"https://medicarefoundations.com/blog/f/how-do-i-enroll-into-medicare","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/77747f91-f066-474e-92cc-50b3abd74e54/Medicare%20Enrollment.jpg\"/><p>There are many different \"parts\" to Medicare. These different parts do not all come from the same place. Part A and Part B come through the federal government. All other parts, including Part C (Medicare Advantage plans)...</p>","url":"https://medicarefoundations.com/blog/f/how-do-i-enroll-into-medicare","title":"How Do I Enroll into Medicare?","summary":"There are many different \"parts\" to Medicare. These different parts do not all come from the same place. Part A and Part B come through the federal government. All other parts, including Part C (Medicare Advantage plans)...","date_modified":"2025-06-10T20:07:18Z"},{"id":"https://medicarefoundations.com/blog/f/what-is-irmaa","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/77747f91-f066-474e-92cc-50b3abd74e54/SFP-IRMAA-Graphic-1.gif\"/><p>If you have found yourself receiving a bill from CMS (the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid) informing you of an additional charge on your Part B and Part D premiums, you may be asking yourself \"what on Earth is IRMAA?\" I...</p>","url":"https://medicarefoundations.com/blog/f/what-is-irmaa","title":"What is IRMAA?","summary":"If you have found yourself receiving a bill from CMS (the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid) informing you of an additional charge on your Part B and Part D premiums, you may be asking yourself \"what on Earth is IRMAA?\" I...","date_modified":"2025-05-15T18:23:43Z"},{"id":"https://medicarefoundations.com/blog/f/are-prescription-drugs-covered-by-medicare","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/77747f91-f066-474e-92cc-50b3abd74e54/Drug%20Picture.jpg\"/><p>Medicare is broken into different parts. Original Medicare (a.k.a. Traditional Medicare) is comprised only of Part A and Part B of Medicare. Original Medicare is offered through the federal government. Part B of Medicare...</p>","url":"https://medicarefoundations.com/blog/f/are-prescription-drugs-covered-by-medicare","title":"Are prescription drugs covered by Medicare?","summary":"Medicare is broken into different parts. Original Medicare (a.k.a. Traditional Medicare) is comprised only of Part A and Part B of Medicare. Original Medicare is offered through the federal government. Part B of Medicare...","date_modified":"2025-04-07T22:36:28Z"},{"id":"https://medicarefoundations.com/blog/f/medicare-prescription-payment-plan","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/77747f91-f066-474e-92cc-50b3abd74e54/103741_MedicarePrescriptionPaymentPlan.jpg\"/><p>There have been a lot of changes to Medicare that started January 1st, 2025. One of which is the ability to opt into the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan (M3P). This program was created by the federal government, but i...</p>","url":"https://medicarefoundations.com/blog/f/medicare-prescription-payment-plan","title":"Medicare Prescription Payment Plan","summary":"There have been a lot of changes to Medicare that started January 1st, 2025. One of which is the ability to opt into the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan (M3P). This program was created by the federal government, but i...","date_modified":"2025-02-11T19:15:04Z"},{"id":"https://medicarefoundations.com/blog/f/when-can-i-change-medicare-plans","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/77747f91-f066-474e-92cc-50b3abd74e54/when-can-you-change-medicare-plans-youtube.webp\"/><p>Once you initially enroll onto Medicare, there will be times throughout the year which provide opportunities to change your Medicare plan. The most well-known enrollment period is AEP, or the Annual Enrollment Period.</p>","url":"https://medicarefoundations.com/blog/f/when-can-i-change-medicare-plans","title":"When Can I Change Medicare Plans?","summary":"Once you initially enroll onto Medicare, there will be times throughout the year which provide opportunities to change your Medicare plan. The most well-known enrollment period is AEP, or the Annual Enrollment Period.","date_modified":"2024-07-29T21:34:19Z"},{"id":"https://medicarefoundations.com/blog/f/does-my-health-dictate-which-medicare-plans-i-am-eligible-for","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/77747f91-f066-474e-92cc-50b3abd74e54/Health%20Medicare%20Pic.jpg\"/><p>Current and past health, in most cases, is not considered with regards to enrollment eligibility. Broadly speaking, there are three options for Medicare: Original Medicare (Part A and B) with a drug plan (Part D), a Medi...</p>","url":"https://medicarefoundations.com/blog/f/does-my-health-dictate-which-medicare-plans-i-am-eligible-for","title":"Does my health dictate which Medicare plans I am eligible for?","summary":"Current and past health, in most cases, is not considered with regards to enrollment eligibility. Broadly speaking, there are three options for Medicare: Original Medicare (Part A and B) with a drug plan (Part D), a Medi...","date_modified":"2024-03-05T19:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://medicarefoundations.com/blog/f/insurance-terms-explained","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/77747f91-f066-474e-92cc-50b3abd74e54/Insurance%20Terms%20Explained.jpg\"/><p>In-network, copayments, premium... there are so many words involved with insurance! While it is hard to keep track of, it is important to understand these words so that you have a firm grasp of your plan's coverage.</p>","url":"https://medicarefoundations.com/blog/f/insurance-terms-explained","title":"Insurance Terms Explained","summary":"In-network, copayments, premium... there are so many words involved with insurance! While it is hard to keep track of, it is important to understand these words so that you have a firm grasp of your plan's coverage.","date_modified":"2024-02-19T18:46:43Z"},{"id":"https://medicarefoundations.com/blog/f/does-medicare-provide-drug-coverage","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/77747f91-f066-474e-92cc-50b3abd74e54/Medicare-Part-D-Prescription-Medications.jpg\"/><p>Medicare (Part A and Part B) will not cover prescriptions purchased from the pharmacy. However, Medicare will provide coverage for certain drugs that are provided in an outpatient setting. This may include infusions, ora...</p>","url":"https://medicarefoundations.com/blog/f/does-medicare-provide-drug-coverage","title":"Does Medicare provide drug coverage?","summary":"Medicare (Part A and Part B) will not cover prescriptions purchased from the pharmacy. However, Medicare will provide coverage for certain drugs that are provided in an outpatient setting. This may include infusions, ora...","date_modified":"2023-06-14T19:36:57Z"},{"id":"https://medicarefoundations.com/blog/f/how-important-is-my-medicare-card","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/77747f91-f066-474e-92cc-50b3abd74e54/New-Medicare-Card-2-768x512.jpg\"/><p>As someone who is eligible for Medicare (or soon to be), you may be familiar with the fact that Medicare beneficiaries are constantly bombarded by phone calls of those hoping to sell them a plan (whether it be the best f...</p>","url":"https://medicarefoundations.com/blog/f/how-important-is-my-medicare-card","title":"How important is my Medicare card?","summary":"As someone who is eligible for Medicare (or soon to be), you may be familiar with the fact that Medicare beneficiaries are constantly bombarded by phone calls of those hoping to sell them a plan (whether it be the best f...","date_modified":"2023-04-20T19:37:01Z"},{"id":"https://medicarefoundations.com/blog/f/is-medicare-mandatory","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/77747f91-f066-474e-92cc-50b3abd74e54/OIF.jpg\"/><p>When people turn 65, they are bombarded by constant phone calls and a never-ending supply of soliciting mail. Often times, messages will often be phrased in a way that makes it appear as if Medicare is required by the fe...</p>","url":"https://medicarefoundations.com/blog/f/is-medicare-mandatory","title":"Is Medicare mandatory?","summary":"When people turn 65, they are bombarded by constant phone calls and a never-ending supply of soliciting mail. Often times, messages will often be phrased in a way that makes it appear as if Medicare is required by the fe...","date_modified":"2023-04-12T19:38:01Z"},{"id":"https://medicarefoundations.com/blog/f/plan-f-vs-plan-g","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/77747f91-f066-474e-92cc-50b3abd74e54/Plan%20F%20vs%20Plan%20G.png\"/><p>You have looked at your Medicare options and decided to go with a Medicare Supplement, or Medigap, plan. Now, you must decide which of 10 Medicare Supplements to go with. Many people might tell you Plan F is best while o...</p>","url":"https://medicarefoundations.com/blog/f/plan-f-vs-plan-g","title":"Plan F vs Plan G","summary":"You have looked at your Medicare options and decided to go with a Medicare Supplement, or Medigap, plan. Now, you must decide which of 10 Medicare Supplements to go with. Many people might tell you Plan F is best while o...","date_modified":"2023-02-28T18:27:04Z"},{"id":"https://medicarefoundations.com/blog/f/hsas-and-medicare","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/77747f91-f066-474e-92cc-50b3abd74e54/HSA%20picture.gif\"/><p>Many people find themselves in a situation where their health insurance prior to being eligible for Medicare had a Health Savings Account (HSA) component. When they become eligible for Medicare, it is common to be are un...</p>","url":"https://medicarefoundations.com/blog/f/hsas-and-medicare","title":"HSAs and Medicare","summary":"Many people find themselves in a situation where their health insurance prior to being eligible for Medicare had a Health Savings Account (HSA) component. When they become eligible for Medicare, it is common to be are un...","date_modified":"2022-08-11T18:40:06Z"},{"id":"https://medicarefoundations.com/blog/f/what-to-do-if-you-become-eligible-for-medicare-while-working","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/77747f91-f066-474e-92cc-50b3abd74e54/medicare-and-employer-coverage.webp\"/><p>So, let's say you turn 65, you plan to continue working, and you currently have a health insurance plan through your employer. What should you do? You may have heard of late enrollment penalties if you don't enroll in Me...</p>","url":"https://medicarefoundations.com/blog/f/what-to-do-if-you-become-eligible-for-medicare-while-working","title":"What to do if you become eligible for Medicare while working","summary":"So, let's say you turn 65, you plan to continue working, and you currently have a health insurance plan through your employer. What should you do? You may have heard of late enrollment penalties if you don't enroll in Me...","date_modified":"2022-07-13T20:47:22Z"},{"id":"https://medicarefoundations.com/blog/f/how-can-i-get-vision-and-dental-coverage-with-medicare","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/77747f91-f066-474e-92cc-50b3abd74e54/Medicare-Dental-Vision-Hearing.png\"/><p>How you get dental, vision, and even hearing coverage all depends on which Medicare option you choose. There are three main options: Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and Medicare Supplement.</p>","url":"https://medicarefoundations.com/blog/f/how-can-i-get-vision-and-dental-coverage-with-medicare","title":"How can I get vision and dental coverage with Medicare?","summary":"How you get dental, vision, and even hearing coverage all depends on which Medicare option you choose. There are three main options: Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and Medicare Supplement.","date_modified":"2022-06-09T15:40:07Z"},{"id":"https://medicarefoundations.com/blog/f/will-the-help-of-a-medicare-foundations-agent-cost-me","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/77747f91-f066-474e-92cc-50b3abd74e54/cloudy%20day%20Med%20Found%20outdoor%20sign-0001.jpg\"/><p>This is a very common question we are frequently asked. The short answer is no! Some agents do ask for payment. However, we absolutely do not charge for our help. The education, assistance, guidance, and ultimate enrollm...</p>","url":"https://medicarefoundations.com/blog/f/will-the-help-of-a-medicare-foundations-agent-cost-me","title":"Will the help of a Medicare Foundations agent cost me?","summary":"This is a very common question we are frequently asked. The short answer is no! Some agents do ask for payment. However, we absolutely do not charge for our help. The education, assistance, guidance, and ultimate enrollm...","date_modified":"2022-04-21T21:16:09Z"},{"id":"https://medicarefoundations.com/blog/f/plan-g-vs-plan-n","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/77747f91-f066-474e-92cc-50b3abd74e54/Medigap-Plan-N-vs-Plan-G.png\"/><p>When it comes to Medicare Supplement plans, it is no question that currently in 2022, Plan G is the most popular option for Medicare beneficiaries. However, Plan N also a popular supplement option. As these two plans are...</p>","url":"https://medicarefoundations.com/blog/f/plan-g-vs-plan-n","title":"Plan G vs. Plan N","summary":"When it comes to Medicare Supplement plans, it is no question that currently in 2022, Plan G is the most popular option for Medicare beneficiaries. However, Plan N also a popular supplement option. As these two plans are...","date_modified":"2022-03-23T16:36:58Z"},{"id":"https://medicarefoundations.com/blog/f/can-i-try-out-a-medicare-advantage-plan","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/77747f91-f066-474e-92cc-50b3abd74e54/medicare-advantage-trial-rights-explained-for-.jpg\"/><p>There is not one way to answer the question posed in the title of this article as the answer largely depends on each individual's circumstances. However, let's talk about the most common situation. Most commonly, this si...</p>","url":"https://medicarefoundations.com/blog/f/can-i-try-out-a-medicare-advantage-plan","title":"Can I \"try out\" a Medicare Advantage plan?","summary":"There is not one way to answer the question posed in the title of this article as the answer largely depends on each individual's circumstances. However, let's talk about the most common situation. Most commonly, this si...","date_modified":"2022-02-28T22:41:34Z"},{"id":"https://medicarefoundations.com/blog/f/what-happens-to-my-medicare-plan-if-i-move","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/77747f91-f066-474e-92cc-50b3abd74e54/Moving%20Box.jpg\"/><p>Often times, people do not consider their health insurance when they move. However, when it comes to Medicare, it is important to know whether or not you can keep your current plan after you move. To know the answer to t...</p>","url":"https://medicarefoundations.com/blog/f/what-happens-to-my-medicare-plan-if-i-move","title":"What happens to my Medicare plan if I move?","summary":"Often times, people do not consider their health insurance when they move. However, when it comes to Medicare, it is important to know whether or not you can keep your current plan after you move. To know the answer to t...","date_modified":"2022-02-16T19:23:46Z"},{"id":"https://medicarefoundations.com/blog/f/what-is-the-donut-hole","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/77747f91-f066-474e-92cc-50b3abd74e54/donut%20pic.png\"/><p>The \"donut hole\" within Medicare plans with prescription drug coverage is one of the less advertised and more difficult concepts within Medicare. The donut hole is not a event by itself, but actually occurs within the ph...</p>","url":"https://medicarefoundations.com/blog/f/what-is-the-donut-hole","title":"What is the \"donut hole\"?","summary":"The \"donut hole\" within Medicare plans with prescription drug coverage is one of the less advertised and more difficult concepts within Medicare. The donut hole is not a event by itself, but actually occurs within the ph...","date_modified":"2022-01-24T20:30:22Z"},{"id":"https://medicarefoundations.com/blog/f/open-enrollment-period-what-is-it-and-why-is-it-important","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/77747f91-f066-474e-92cc-50b3abd74e54/open%20enrollment%20period%20pic.png\"/><p>The Annual Enrollment Period is a time from October 15th to December 7th. This period is a time when all new plans are released from the different insurance companies and the current plans change. This period can be both...</p>","url":"https://medicarefoundations.com/blog/f/open-enrollment-period-what-is-it-and-why-is-it-important","title":"Open Enrollment Period; what is it and why is it important?","summary":"The Annual Enrollment Period is a time from October 15th to December 7th. This period is a time when all new plans are released from the different insurance companies and the current plans change. This period can be both...","date_modified":"2022-01-11T22:08:13Z"},{"id":"https://medicarefoundations.com/blog/f/part-b-and-part-d-penalties-explained","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/77747f91-f066-474e-92cc-50b3abd74e54/medicare%20penalties%20pic.png\"/><p>When discussing Medicare penalties, Part B and Part D of Medicare are the segments that can be penalized. Part B and D can be subject to both late penalties and IRMAA penalties. Late penalties occur when you do not enrol...</p>","url":"https://medicarefoundations.com/blog/f/part-b-and-part-d-penalties-explained","title":"Part B and Part D Penalties: Explained","summary":"When discussing Medicare penalties, Part B and Part D of Medicare are the segments that can be penalized. Part B and D can be subject to both late penalties and IRMAA penalties. Late penalties occur when you do not enrol...","date_modified":"2021-10-28T19:22:28Z"},{"id":"https://medicarefoundations.com/blog/f/annual-enrollment-period-what-is-it-and-why-is-it-important","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/77747f91-f066-474e-92cc-50b3abd74e54/AEP%20dates%20pic.jpg\"/><p>The Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) starts October 15thand ends December 7th. During this time, Medicare eligible individuals can join, switch, or drop Medicare plans. An individual can move from one Medicare Advantage pl...</p>","url":"https://medicarefoundations.com/blog/f/annual-enrollment-period-what-is-it-and-why-is-it-important","title":"Annual Enrollment Period; what is it and why is it important?","summary":"The Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) starts October 15thand ends December 7th. During this time, Medicare eligible individuals can join, switch, or drop Medicare plans. An individual can move from one Medicare Advantage pl...","date_modified":"2021-10-18T14:27:34Z"},{"id":"https://medicarefoundations.com/blog/f/how-do-i-decide-which-plan-is-right-for-me","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/77747f91-f066-474e-92cc-50b3abd74e54/options%20pic.jpg\"/><p>The title of this blog poses a tough-to-answer question. Ask anyone who has attempted to find the best Medicare plan for themselves on their own. It is not easy sifting through all the different options and trying to und...</p>","url":"https://medicarefoundations.com/blog/f/how-do-i-decide-which-plan-is-right-for-me","title":"How Do I Decide Which Plan is Right for Me?","summary":"The title of this blog poses a tough-to-answer question. Ask anyone who has attempted to find the best Medicare plan for themselves on their own. It is not easy sifting through all the different options and trying to und...","date_modified":"2021-09-13T22:18:56Z"},{"id":"https://medicarefoundations.com/blog/f/does-medicare-provide-dental-and-vision-coverage","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/77747f91-f066-474e-92cc-50b3abd74e54/vision-dental.jpg\"/><p>As you age, sufficient dental and vision coverage becomes more imperative. As you come up on turning 65, you may be wondering if Medicare has dental and vision coverage. The short answer: it depends.</p>","url":"https://medicarefoundations.com/blog/f/does-medicare-provide-dental-and-vision-coverage","title":"Does Medicare provide dental and vision coverage?","summary":"As you age, sufficient dental and vision coverage becomes more imperative. As you come up on turning 65, you may be wondering if Medicare has dental and vision coverage. The short answer: it depends.","date_modified":"2021-08-26T19:50:14Z"},{"id":"https://medicarefoundations.com/blog/f/medicare-advantage-plans-for-veterans-explained","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/77747f91-f066-474e-92cc-50b3abd74e54/MA%20only%20for%20Veterans%20pic.jpg\"/><p>This article is directed to those who are U.S. veterans eligible for Medicare. If you are a veteran that is eligible for Medicare, Medicare might seem pointless or daunting as you are likely receiving VA benefits or enro...</p>","url":"https://medicarefoundations.com/blog/f/medicare-advantage-plans-for-veterans-explained","title":"Medicare Advantage Plans for Veterans: Explained","summary":"This article is directed to those who are U.S. veterans eligible for Medicare. If you are a veteran that is eligible for Medicare, Medicare might seem pointless or daunting as you are likely receiving VA benefits or enro...","date_modified":"2021-08-13T16:40:14Z"},{"id":"https://medicarefoundations.com/blog/f/pros-and-cons-of-original-medicare","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/77747f91-f066-474e-92cc-50b3abd74e54/original%20medicare%20pic.jpg\"/><p>Original Medicare, also referred to as Traditional Medicare, includes Part A coverage and Part B coverage. Part A and B are provided by the federal government and premiums paid for this coverage are paid directly to the ...</p>","url":"https://medicarefoundations.com/blog/f/pros-and-cons-of-original-medicare","title":"Pros and Cons of Original Medicare ","summary":"Original Medicare, also referred to as Traditional Medicare, includes Part A coverage and Part B coverage. Part A and B are provided by the federal government and premiums paid for this coverage are paid directly to the ...","date_modified":"2021-08-03T22:00:48Z"},{"id":"https://medicarefoundations.com/blog/f/hmo-vs-ppo-vs-hmo-pos","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/77747f91-f066-474e-92cc-50b3abd74e54/hmo%2C%20ppo%2C%20pos.png/:/cr=t:0%25,l:0%25,w:100%25,h:100%25\"/><p>If you have finally narrowed down that you prefer enrolling in a Medicare Advantage plan rather than a Medicare Supplement, then you might have been a bit bothered to see there are different types of Medicare Advantage p...</p>","url":"https://medicarefoundations.com/blog/f/hmo-vs-ppo-vs-hmo-pos","title":"HMO vs. PPO vs. HMO-POS","summary":"If you have finally narrowed down that you prefer enrolling in a Medicare Advantage plan rather than a Medicare Supplement, then you might have been a bit bothered to see there are different types of Medicare Advantage p...","date_modified":"2021-07-22T22:06:49Z"},{"id":"https://medicarefoundations.com/blog/f/how-do-i-enroll-in-medicare","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/77747f91-f066-474e-92cc-50b3abd74e54/medicare%20enrollment%20photo.jpg\"/><p>Medicare can be daunting. Information on how to enroll onto Medicare is not openly provided to eligible beneficiaries. Once eligible, most people find themselves searching for how to enroll and which plan is best for the...</p>","url":"https://medicarefoundations.com/blog/f/how-do-i-enroll-in-medicare","title":"How Do I Enroll in Medicare?","summary":"Medicare can be daunting. Information on how to enroll onto Medicare is not openly provided to eligible beneficiaries. Once eligible, most people find themselves searching for how to enroll and which plan is best for the...","date_modified":"2021-07-06T21:56:25Z"},{"id":"https://medicarefoundations.com/blog/f/biggest-differences-medicare-advantage-and-medicare-supplement","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/77747f91-f066-474e-92cc-50b3abd74e54/Med%20Supp%20vs%20Med%20Adv.jpg\"/><p>While both Medicare Advantage plans and Medicare Supplement plans are both Medicare insurance policies, there are quite a few key differences between the two. These differences can range from costs all the way to format....</p>","url":"https://medicarefoundations.com/blog/f/biggest-differences-medicare-advantage-and-medicare-supplement","title":"Biggest Differences: Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement ","summary":"While both Medicare Advantage plans and Medicare Supplement plans are both Medicare insurance policies, there are quite a few key differences between the two. These differences can range from costs all the way to format....","date_modified":"2021-06-14T21:54:29Z"},{"id":"https://medicarefoundations.com/blog/f/medicare-vs-medicaid-which-is-which","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/77747f91-f066-474e-92cc-50b3abd74e54/Dual%20SNP%20pic.jpg\"/><p>Medicare and Medicaid are very commonly thought to be the same program. It makes sense as there is little knowledge about either one. However, that is where Medicare Foundations comes in to simplify it. As, Medicare has ...</p>","url":"https://medicarefoundations.com/blog/f/medicare-vs-medicaid-which-is-which","title":"Medicare vs. Medicaid; Which is which?","summary":"Medicare and Medicaid are very commonly thought to be the same program. It makes sense as there is little knowledge about either one. However, that is where Medicare Foundations comes in to simplify it. As, Medicare has ...","date_modified":"2021-06-07T21:47:25Z"},{"id":"https://medicarefoundations.com/blog/f/how-much-does-medicare-cost","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/77747f91-f066-474e-92cc-50b3abd74e54/Medicare%20Cost%20%2B%20coins.jpg\"/><p>If you have viewed our website's tab titled \"Medicare Information,\" then you are likely familiar with all the different parts of Medicare (A, B, C, D, etc.). However, you may now be questioning how much Medicare will cos...</p>","url":"https://medicarefoundations.com/blog/f/how-much-does-medicare-cost","title":"How Much Does Medicare Cost?","summary":"If you have viewed our website's tab titled \"Medicare Information,\" then you are likely familiar with all the different parts of Medicare (A, B, C, D, etc.). However, you may now be questioning how much Medicare will cos...","date_modified":"2021-05-18T19:27:15Z"}]}