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There is a lot of information out there on the different plan options and no one-size-fits-all answer for individuals approaching retirement.  \nIt is important to enlist an advisor you trust to help you navigate this planning process. The team at Sax Wealth Advisors is here to help you understand all the options that are available so you can make the right choice foryour unique circumstances.  \nHere is a quick cheat sheet to help you with the basics.  \n4 IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT MEDICARE:  \n1. Some people get Medicare automatically, and some must sign up. You may have to sign up if you’re 65 (or almost 65) and not getting Social Security.  \n2. There are certain times of the year when you can sign up or change how you get your coverage. Enrollment periods are outlined below.  \n3. You can choose how you get your Medicare coverage.  \n4. You may be able to get help with your Medicare costs.  \n“PARTS” OF MEDICARE:  \n• Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) helps pay for inpatient care in a hospital or limited time at a skilled nursing facility (following a hospital stay) . Part A also pays for some home health care and hospice care.  \n• Medicare Part B (medical insurance) helps pay for services from doctors and other healthcare providers, outpatient care, home health care, durable medical equipment and some preventive services.  \n• Other parts of Medicare are run by private insurance companies that follow rules set by Medicare.  \n• Supplemental (Medigap) policies help pay Medicare out-of-pocket co-payments, coinsurance and deductible expenses. An overview of Medigap is outlined below.  \n• Medicare Advantage Plan (previously known as Part C) includes all benefits and services covered under Part A and Part B — prescription drugs and additional benefits such as vision, hearing and dental—bundled together in one plan.  \n• Medicare Part D (Medicare prescription drug coverage) helps cover the cost of prescription drugs.  \nMost people age 65 or older are eligible for free Medical hospital insurance (Part A) if they have worked and paid Medicare taxes long enough. You can enroll in Medicare medical insurance (Part B) by paying a monthly premium. Some beneficiaries with higher incomes will pay a higher monthly Part B premium. You can learn more here.  \nMEDICARE ADVANTAGE VS. MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT INSURANCE (MEDIGAP)  \nWHAT IS MEDICARE ADVANTAGE?  \nMedicare Advantage Plans are a type of Medicare health plan offered by a private company that contracts with Medicare to provide an “all in one” alternative to Original Medicare (Medicare Part A and Part B) . These “bundled” plans include Part A , Part B and usually Part D. They also may offer extra benefits Original Medicare doesn’t cover.  \nPROS:  \n• These plans are similar to an employer-sponsored health plan (included deductibles, co-pays, drug coverage and physician networks) .  \n• Plans include prescription coverage as an all-in-one plan.  \n• Plans often cover dental and vision care.  \n• May have lower premiums  \nCONS:  \n• Plans may change year by year including adjustments to: provider networks, so it’s possible your doctor can be changed to out-of-network; your drug plan, so something that was covered may not be in the future; premiums; and, out-of-pocket expenses. Therefore, you will need to do an annual review to make sure you are getting what you need.  \n• Increased costs for going out-of-network. This is limiting for people who travel and it can be expensive if the “best doctors” are out-of-network.  \n• You typically need a referral to see specialist.  \nMEDICARE ADVANTAGE IS GOOD FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO:  \n• Want an all-in-one solution and like the way their employer sponsored plan is structured  \n• Like having a primary care physician  \n• Are not an active traveler domestically or internationally  \nWHAT IS MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT INSURANCE (MEDIGAP)?  \nIf you choose to have Origina","cbCaii35FNaM4ZxN","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaii35FNaM4ZxN","pdf",403680,"English","# 4 Important Facts About Medicare\n# Parts of Medicare\n# Medicare Advantage vs. Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap)\n## What is Medicare Advantage?\n## Pros and Cons of Medicare Advantage\n## What is Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap)?\n## Pros and Cons of Medigap\n# When to Sign Up for Medicare","[{\"question\":\"How do you know whether you must sign up for Medicare or get it automatically?\",\"answer\":\"Some people receive Medicare automatically, while others must sign up. 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