Medicare Advantage and You

We want you to know that Soundpath Health constantly monitors proposed changes to the Medicare program. We believe the Medicare Advantage program will continue in the foreseeable future and we’ll do everything we can, within our control, to minimize the impact of changes on beneficiaries. If you’d like to read more about health care reform and Medicare Advantage, we recommend two non-profit, non-partisan sources of information:  Kaiser Family Foundation (completely unrelated to Kaiser Permanente the HMO), www.kff.org  and The Commonwealth Fund, www.commonwealthfund.org. [..]
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On 05.18.12 | in About Medicare | 0 Comments |
 

Medicare's Annual Election Period is Here!

Medicare’s Annual Election Period is shorter and earlier than ever before, running from October 15 – December 7, 2011. It’s imperative that Medicare beneficiaries act quickly to research what type of coverage is the best for them. Per the rules developed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Advantage Plans began marketing on October 1st and beneficiates may enroll in the plan of their choice starting October 15. The Annual Election Period ends on December 7, 2011. There are multiple coverage options for Medicare beneficiaries, including Original [..]
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On 10.19.11 | in About Medicare | 0 Comments |
 

The Benefits of Medicare Advantage Plans

Turning 65 is an important milestone for health, wellness and insurance coverage. As you turn 65, and begin to explore your health care options, Medicare, MediGap and Medicare Advantage (MA) Plans come to the forefront. It is important to know your options so you can make the best choice for your health needs. Medicare Advantage Plans are offered by private companies approved by Medicare. These plans, also referred to as Medicare Part C, combine Medicare Parts A and B and often include extra benefits such as vision, hearing, dental and or health and wellness programs. Most MA plans also inclu[..]
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On 10.01.11 | in About Medicare | 0 Comments |