When you are beginning your Medicare journey, one thing that you should consider is seeking help from an insurance agent that focuses on Medicare. Insurance agents have to go through many certifications to be able to assist individuals in choosing the right Medicare plan. The first step is that they have to become licensed to …
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Medicare Advantage is the most popular type of plan in Hawaii. In my previous blog post I talked about why it is so attractive to locals. There is another type of Medicare coverage that you should familiarize yourself with and it may actually be better depending on your situation. That plan is called Medicare Supplement …
You’ve got Original Medicare but the question is, is that all you need? The answer is it depends. What Medicare Advantage or Part C is is a health plan that is approved by Medicare that provides your Medicare services through a private insurance company. At the minimum, that plan must provide Medicare services that fall …
The number one question I am asked is, “when do I apply for Medicare?” In general everyone should consider the application process at least three months before their 65th birthday. The next question I’m asked is, “how do I apply?” There are several scenarios and I will explain each of them. If you are …
Covid-19 has affected all of us in unprecedented ways. Hawaii is now in its second stay at home order and many predict that this will further decimate the remaining businesses that remain open. With the uncertainty of the situation, many are scared of what to do in regards to their health insurance. If you …
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