9 Illegal Medigap Practices to Look Out For
Contact the Inspector General’s hotline if you experience any of the following illegal Medigap practices.
New Medicare Cards to Be Issued in 2018
In 2018, Medicare will no longer use Social Security Numbers for identification. Instead, the Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) will issue new cards giving each patient a unique Medicare Beneficiary Identifier (MBI).
A Few Myths about Medicare Supplement, or Medigap
Myth: You can only switch plans during open enrollment. Fact:The truth is a Medicare Supplement beneficiary can change their coverage at any point throughout the year. There are certain periods, however, that allow you to avoid answering medical questions that could keep you from getting a Medigap plan.
Changing Your Medigap Company
If you are currently paying increased premiums, or are frustrated with your policy in any way, you may decide to switch insurance companies for your Medigap plan.
Report Medicare Fraud and Get Up To $1,000
Medicare is asking for the assistance from American citizens in fighting the medical fraud epidemic. Meet these five conditions and Medicare will pay you up to $1,000.
4 Tips for Filling Out Your Medicare Supplement Application
For example, pay attention to details and fill out the Medicare Supplement application carefully. Your answers are very important.
The "General Enrollment Period" for Medicare Part B Ends March 31st
There is a “General Enrollment Period” for Part B that runs from January 1st to March 31st every year. If you enroll during this general enrollment period, your Part B coverage begins on July 1st of the year that you enroll.
5 Things to Know About Medigap Policies
For example, as long as you pay your premium, an insurance company cannot cancel your Medigap policy no matter what health problems you may have. It is guaranteed renewable.
7 Tips for Medicare Fraud Protection
7 great tips on how to avoid Medicare fraud.
Save on Medicare Supplement with Our Household Discount
At Manhattan, we offer a more inclusive version of the Spousal Discount, referred to as the “Household Discount” when considering a Medicare Supplement.