Switching Medicare Advantage Plans

Since we are coming up on the open enrollment period for Medicare advantage plans, I thought it would be a good idea to quickly review the rules for switching Medicare Part C plans. During November 15th to December 1st, you may switch or enroll for the first time in any Medicare Advantage plan provide you [...]

Medicare Part D Update

Although it’s not a surprise, it appears that for 2009 there will be no company that offers coverage for brand name drugs in the coverage gap. There are still several companies that offer coverage for generics in the coverage gap, but generics are usually very inexpensive anyway. The good news is the initial coverage limit [...]