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Educational Spotlight-
Medicare Advantage Plans
Author: Lora Drummond
Medicare Transition Specialist
Posted: 08/24/2020
This week I am sharing an Educational Spotlight episode from the talk show “65 and Counting” which highlights and explains all about Medicare Advantage Plans.
Did you know:
- Medicare Advantage plans cover Parts A & B and usually include prescription drug coverage also
- They are a type of Medicare health plan offered by private insurance companies contracted with Medicare
- In 2019, 34% of Medicare beneficiaries were enrolled in an Advantage plan
Who is Best Suited for a Medicare Advantage Plan?
What do Medicare Advantage plans cover and why are they different from Original Medicare?
Adam Frye, the Host of the Talk Show “65 and Counting” shares some interesting information about Advantage plans and why they are growing in popularity. Adam will explain what these plans cover and what types of folks usually benefit from these Medicare health plans.
For more education on Medicare, you can tune into the Talk Show or you can attend one of our free 123Easy Medicare virtual Workshops to learn the basics about Medicare is so you can better support questions from your aging workforce.
Or better yet, partner with us and we can provide Medicare guidance when you need it. Our services are free to you and your employees. We just want to help.
Enjoy this episode learning about Medicare Advantage Plans.
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