The Transition to Medicare Podcast

Medicare Advantage vs. Medicare Supplements in 2024


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Join us in our latest podcast episode as we unravel the critical debate of Medicare Advantage vs. Medicare Supplements in 2024. This episode is essential for anyone on Medicare, providing insights into making the most informed decision for your healthcare needs.

Inside This Episode:

1. Original Medicare Overview: Quick guide to Part A and B, highlighting the necessity of being enrolled in both parts of Original Medicare before enrolling in MAPD or Medigap coverage.

2. Medicare Supplement (Medigap) Coverage: Explore the role of Medigap in filling Original Medicare's coverage gaps, focusing on popular plans like G, N, and high-deductible Plan G.

3. Medigap Pros and Cons: Analyze the benefits and drawbacks, including benefits like nationwide provider access and negatives such as potential premium increases.

4. Understanding Medicare Advantage Plans: Learn about Medicare Advantage as a private alternative to Original Medicare, including Part D coverage.

5. Medicare Advantage Pros and Cons: Discover the advantages of low premiums and extra benefits, balanced against network restrictions and possible higher out-of-pocket costs.

6. Making the Right Choice: Insights into long-term planning and choosing between Medigap and Medicare Advantage.

7. Enrollment Trends: Current trends in Medicare Advantage and Medigap enrollments, with a focus on future implications.

Please register for our FREE Online Course here: https://www.gmedcourse.com/

Giardini Medicare is an independent insurance agency specializing in helping Medicare beneficiaries enroll in the Medigap or Medicare Advantage plan that fits their needs during their transition to Medicare. We are licensed and work virtually in the following states:  AZ, CA, FL,  IL, IN, KY, MI, MD, NC, OH, PA, SC, TX. If we do NOT work in your state, we can refer to agents that we know, like & trust across the country. Please fill out the form linked to our map.

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Sources:

2024 Average Medicare Advantage Premiums

KFF Medicare Advantage Landscape

MedPAC Medicare Advantage Enrollment Numbers

Telos Actuarial Medigap Report

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