Medicare Advantage

Brad Gunning

Oct 10, 20232 min read

Medicare Options with Scripps Health

Scripps No Longer Accepting Medicare Advantage Plans Scripps Health is one of San Diego County's largest hospital networks, treating more...

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Brad Gunning

Jun 14, 20233 min read

How to Choose a Medicare Advantage Plan

Medicare Advantage plans are private health insurance plans that offer all of the benefits of Original Medicare, plus extra benefits like...

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Brad Gunning

Oct 28, 20222 min read

Medicare Advantage Pros and Cons

We are currently in the Annual Election Period (through December 7). Now is the time when beneficiaries can enroll in, switch, or cancel...

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Which Medicare Plan Covers Eliquis the Best?

Brad Gunning

Oct 4, 20221 min read

Which Medicare Plan Covers Eliquis the Best?

Eliquis is a drug that we get asked about on a daily basis. It is used to prevent blood clots and is often prescribed when a patient has...

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What are the Medicare Open Enrollment Periods?

Brad Gunning

Sep 30, 20222 min read

What are the Medicare Open Enrollment Periods?

Open enrollment with regard to Medicare can certainly be confusing. To start, there are different "open enrollments" for the various...

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Brad Gunning

Jun 10, 20223 min read

Medigap v. Medicare Advantage

If you watch television, Medicare Advantage advertisements are almost unavoidable. Retired football players and sitcom actors want to...

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Choosing Between a Medicare Supplement and Medicare Advantage Plan

Brad Gunning

Sep 2, 20213 min read

Choosing Between a Medicare Supplement and Medicare Advantage Plan

Most people in the US will enroll in Medicare when they reach age 65 or a little later if they haven't retired yet. Medicare covers 80%...

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New Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Begins January 1

Brad Gunning

Dec 20, 20181 min read

New Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Begins January 1

A major change comes to Medicare in 2019. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is replacing the Medicare Advantage...

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Brad Gunning

Aug 20, 20182 min read

Compare Medicare Advantage Plans

If you decide to go the Medicare Advantage route rather than enroll in a Medicare supplement plan, it's important to remember to evaluate...

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When is the Best Time to Switch Medicare Advantage Plans?

Brad Gunning

Oct 20, 20162 min read

When is the Best Time to Switch Medicare Advantage Plans?

While a Medicare Advantage plan doesn't offer the same freedoms you'll find in a Medicare Supplement plan, it can be a great alternative...

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Brad Gunning

Jun 1, 20162 min read

What is Medicare Advantage?

If you're in the market for Medicare Supplement Insurance (aka Medigap), you've probably heard of Medicare Advantage (sometimes referred...

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