Medicare Supplemental Insurance Are Regulated By Both The Federal And State Gove

Posted by Thejordaninsurance on April 10th, 2014

Once you are approaching your 65^th birthday you will start receiving many letters and pamphlets from social security advising you to enroll into Medicare. According to a survey conducted by the National Council on Aging people who participate in Medicare as well as those who are approaching eligibility are often overwhelmed by the coverage and choices available. Most people who need to buy Medicare don’t have a comprehensive understanding of the program. This can lead to you getting delayed in buying Medicare and you can end up paying penalties and missing out on opportunities for financial assistance.

As if the Medicare plan was not confusing enough, there are also the Medigap policies which cover the Co payments, coinsurance and deductibles in case you suffer from serious medical emergency or have to undergo major surgery. You will feel inundated with a lot of information at the same time and find it difficult to handle it. However, the government has tried to make things easier by applying regulations by both the federal as well as the state governments. This helps people to compare apples to apples when shopping for Medicare and Medigap policies. The only problem is that there are 10 authorized plans each providing a different type of coverage.

Another thing that causes confusion is the fact that while the terms of coverage are decided by the government, how those services are delivered differs from one company to another. Some will be HMOs while others will be PPOs. The delivery of the services will play a major part in deciding how you will continue with your current medical professionals. Some Medicare supplement plans provide benefits beyond basic Medicare like eye and dental examinations. Other plans include discounts for health clubs, eyeglasses, prescriptions and hearing aids as well.

It is best not to tackle the confusing world of Medicare on your own and instead opt for some professional help. There are many insurance companies and insurance information providers who work with clients on a one to one basis and provide pertinent advice on what exact plan will suit your individual requirement. Often it is difficult to understand the literature published by the governments to make people aware of Medicare and Medicare supplements. This is because this literature is addressed to almost 7 million people. On the other hand the insurance companies and information providers will make it comprehensible for you alone. Look up the internet for such insurance companies and insurance information providers and choose the ones that suit you the best.

About The Author:

Billy Jordan Jr. is the author of this article. He is the President & CEO of The Jordan Insurance Agency. The Jordan Insurance Agency is located in the Chandler building of the Ballantyne Corporate Park. The Company offers insurance products for Health, Life, Dental, Vision, and Medicare Supplements. With the ability to shop around in the marketplace from a variety of carriers. Every customer has guaranteed to get the right plan for their needs.