Blog: New to Medicare

This is the plan that had one of our licensed agents saying, “If you would’ve asked me last year what I would buy, I’d say a Plan G Medicare Supplement. Now, if I’m healthy and I’m turning 65, I’m going with the MSA.”

The Medicare deductible is based on each calendar year, meaning that it lasts from January 1-December 31, and then it resets for the new year. There is a way to avoid paying Medicare deductibles, which is to have a Medicare Supplement – also called a Medigap plan.

Your Medicare coverage officially starts on the first day of the month you turn 65. There is some preparation to do before you turn 65, though.

If you’ve ever wondered why working with a Medicare Supplement insurance agent beats buying directly from the carrier, we have 6 fantastic reasons.

If you like to travel or are considering international travel, it's important to ask: does Medicare cover foreign travel?