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Medicare supplement

Why Choose a High Deductible Medicare Supplement Plan?

reason 1: Lower annual maximum co-pay responsibility ($2,870 in 2025) compared to most Medicare Advantage plans. reason 2: Lower annual cost (premium and out-of-pocket) compared to Medicare Supplement Plans F, G or N. SUPPLEMENT GUIDE NY STATE RATES APPLICATION Like with other deductibles, do I pay the first $2,870 in bills? No. After you pay […]

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Medicare Medicare A & B

Medicare Tips: Part B

Unlike Medicare Part A, which covers inpatient care in a hospital, skilled nursing or hospice facility, Part B covers through outpatient care, services from doctors and other providers, durable medical equipment and many preventative screenings. Individuals already receiving Social Security benefits are automatically enrolled in Parts A and B effective the first day of the […]

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Webinar Reviews

Medicare 101 Webinar – Lori’s review

“Not only is Dan quite knowledgeable on this subject, he is welcoming and explains Medicare in an understandable manner.” ~ Lori R. (November 14, 2020) This past summer New Hampshire Magazine interviewed Dan as part of its September 17 “Understanding Medicare” article. New Hampshire resident Lori R. is approaching Medicare eligibility and wanted to learn […]

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Webinar Reviews

Medicare 101 Webinar – Patrick’s review

A Medicare 101 webinar review “It was clear to me that Dan is not only an expert on Medicare, Medicare Supplement and Medicare Advantage (plans) but that he is genuinely concerned for his clients’ interests.” ~ Patrick. (May 5, 2020) Patrick helps individuals and families prepare for retirement security and wanted to learn more about […]

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Webinar Reviews

Medicare 101 Webinar – a review

“After listening to the webinar by Dan Alcorn I can honestly say I finally have an understanding of the process as well as how to make an educated decision on what will work best for me. I appreciated his approach to the information as well as opportunities to ask specific questions.” ~ Sandra M. (May […]

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Medicare supplement

What is a Medicare Supplement Plan G?

Medicare Supplement Plan G, also called Medigap, coverage is very similar to Plan F. It offers great value for beneficiaries who are willing to pay a small annual deductible. After that, Plan G provides full coverage for all of the gaps in Medicare. It pays for your hospital deductible, copays and coinsurance. It also covers […]

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Case Studies Medicare supplement

A conversation: Focus the fight against cancer instead of the HMO

In this nearly 16 minute conversation Greensboro North Carolina residents, Bob and Signe Foxworth, talk about their frustration and anxiety of trying, unsuccesfully, to obtain HMO approval for Bob’s preferred out of network prostate cancer treatment. Listen as Bob and Signe explain how peace of mind came when Dan counseled them to revert to Original […]

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Medicare A & B

Switching Medicare Supplement (Medigap) policies

Reasons Why New Yorkers Switch Their Medicare Supplement (Medigap) Policies: You’re paying for benefits you don’t need. You need more benefits than you needed before. Your current Medigap policy has the right benefits, but you want to change your insurance company. Your current Medigap policy has the right benefits, but you want to find a […]