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Best of Medicare Plans
What types of Medicare plans are available?
There are several parts of Medicare with different costs and levels of coverage. Learn more here.
Understanding the Medicare Star Rating
The star system is one way Medicare rates the quality of Medicare Advantage (Part C) and prescription drug (Part D) plans. Consumers provide the scores.
How to change Medicare plans
People can switch, move, change, or drop their Medicare plans at selected different times throughout the year. There may be higher premiums or some penalties.
What to know about MAPD Medicare plans
Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug (MAPD) plans cover the benefits of original Medicare but include Part D for prescribed drugs. Read on for more.
What to know about Medicare Advantage PPO Plans
Medicare Advantage PPO plans have a network of providers such as doctors that cost less than other out-of-network providers. Learn more in this article.
What to know about Medicare Advantage MSA plans
Medicare Advantage MSA plans have two key features. This high deductible plan deposits funds into a specified bank account. Read on for more.
What to know about Colonial Penn Medicare supplement insurance plans (Medigap)
Colonial Penn offers Medicare supplement insurance plans called Medigap, which help pay Medicare healthcare costs. Learn more here.
What are the WellCare Medicare plans?
Wellcare is a private insurance company (now part of Centene Corporation) offering Medicare Advantage and Part D plans. The plans are available in many states.
What to know about Priority Health Medicare Advantage plans
Michigan-based Priority Health offers Medicare Advantage as either HMO-POS or PPO plans. Enrollees may use out-of-network providers but may have higher costs.
What to know about Viva Medicare Advantage
Viva offer Medicare Advantage plans to residents of Alabama. People can choose from a range of HMO options, which match the coverage of original Medicare and have additional be…
What to know about Aetna and Medicare hearing coverage
Aetna Medicare Advantage plans generally include annual hearing exams and hearing aid fitting. They may also help with hearing aid purchases. Learn more here.
UnitedHealthcare's Medicare plans and dental coverage: What to know
UnitedHealthcare's (UHC) Medicare plans often cover routine preventive dental services. Out-of-pocket costs may apply. Learn more about UHC here.
What to know about UnitedHealthcare’s Medicare plans and vision coverage
UnitedHealthcare offer Medicare Advantage plans that often include coverage for vision and eye care. Out-of-pocket costs may apply. Learn more here.
UnitedHealthcare’s Medicare plans and hearing coverage: What to know
UnitedHealthcare have Medicare Advantage plan options that include coverage for hearing care. Out-of-pocket expenses may apply. Read more here.
What to know about UPMC's Medicare Advatange plans and vision coverage
UPMC Medicare Advantage plans typically include vision coverage. These plans cover most of Pennsylvania and parts of Ohio. Learn more here.
UPMC's Medicare plans and dental coverage: What to know
UPMC plans include dental coverage for exams, cleanings, and X-rays. Additional coverage is available for bridges, crowns, and tooth removal.
What to know about Tufts Medicare plans and dental coverage
Massachusetts-based Tufts Health Plan offers Medicare Advantage plans with incorporated or add-on dental benefits. Learn more about the options here.
What to know about Humana Medicare Advantage vision coverage
Humana plans are Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans. Most Humana plans include basic vision care, with optional additional coverage. Learn more here.
What to know about UnitedHealthcare and Part D plans
UnitedHealthcare offers different Medicare plans, including Part D prescription drug plans. Costs can vary by plan and location. Read more here.