Jessica Lester

2 months ago | forbes.com | Angela Haupt |Jessica Lester

Medicare can be a complicated subject—especially when you dive into all its variations. “A lot of people hear ‘Part A,’ ‘Part B,’ ‘Plan F’ and all these different letters flying around, and they definitely get a little confused,” says Sterling Price, a senior research analyst at ValuePenguin who specializes in health and life insurance.

2 months ago | forbes.com | Anna Baluch |Jessica Lester

As of April 2024, over 67 million people are enrolled in Medicare, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). If you’re approaching the age of 65 or have been diagnosed with an eligible disability, you may have plans to enroll in Medicare for access to affordable and convenient health insurance. Below we dive deep into what you need to know about when Medicare coverage starts.

2 months ago | forbes.com | Nicole Gregory |Jessica Lester

People who choose Original Medicare health insurance when they reach the eligible age of 65 may opt to purchase additional health insurance in the form of a Medicare Supplement plan (or Medigap plan) from a private insurance company. These insurance plans, which require beneficiaries to pay an additional monthly premium, help pay for costs not covered by Original Medicare, such as copays. One of the most comprehensive and popular Medicare Supplement plans is referred to as Plan G.

2 months ago | forbes.com | Jessica Lester |Meaghan Harmon

If you’re a resident of Florida and considering enrolling in a Medicare Supplement plan to meet your health insurance needs, you’re among many others contemplating the same choice. Approximately 4.8 million people ages 65 and older live in Florida, accounting for nearly 22% of the state’s total population, according to recent Census data estimates[1].

2 months ago | forbes.com | Sarah Berger |Jessica Lester

If you’re considering enrolling in a Medicare Supplement plan in California to meet your health insurance needs, you’re not alone. Recent Census data estimates that approximately 6.3 million people ages 65 and older live in California, accounting for nearly 16% of the state’s total population. Considering that California’s average life expectancy is almost 78 years, maintaining health insurance coverage after retirement is essential for both physical and financial well-being.