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How to Change or Switch Medicare Plans

How to Change or Switch Medicare Plans?

Annual Election Period (AEP), October 15 and December 7, is the time each year when you can review your coverage and make changes to your

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How to Choose the Right Medicare Plan

Are you trying to choose the right Medicare plan and finding that the deeper you go the more complicated Medicare gets? It’s like a proverbial

Do I need to sign up for medicare if I'm still working at 65

Do I Need to sign up for Medicare If I’m Still Working at 65?

Q: Do I need to sign up for Medicare at 65 if I’m still working? A: Medicare eligibility begins at age 65, and signing up

How to Enroll in Medicare

How to Enroll in Medicare

Summary: You have several options when the time comes for you to enroll in Medicare. For some people, Medicare enrollment is automatic, while for others,

Who is Eligible for Medicare?

Generally, Medicare is available for people age 65 or older, younger people with disabilities and people with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis

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Medicare Proof of Representation

As a Medicare patient, you’re entitled to privacy concerning who can see your medical records and under what conditions. But there are some occasions when

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Not affiliated with the U.S. government or federal Medicare program. This is a solicitation for insurance. We do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 12 organizations which offer 83 products in southern Nevada, 11 organizations which offer 57 products in northern Nevada, 10 organizations which offer 71 products in New Mexico, 10 organizations which offer 66 products in Texas, and 7 organizations which offer 46 products in Utah. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1–800–medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options. Not for use in CA, FL, or NE.

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Aetna – Aetna Medicare is a PDP, HMO, PPO plan with a Medicare contract. Our SNPs also have contracts with State Medicaid programs. Enrollment in our plans depends on contract renewal.

Anthem Blue Cross – Anthem Blue Cross is an HMO plan with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in Anthem Blue Cross depends on contract renewal.

Cigna – Cigna-HealthSpring is contracted with Medicare for PDP plans, HMO and PPO plans in select states, and with select State Medicaid programs. Enrollment in Cigna-HealthSpring depends on contract renewal.

Humana – Humana is a Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO and PFFS organization and a stand-alone prescription drug plan with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in any Humana plan depends on contract renewal.

Molina Healthcare– Molina Healthcare is contracted with Medicare for HMO and PPO plans in select states, and with select State Medicaid programs.

Prominence Health Plan – Prominence Health Plan is an HMO Plan with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in Prominence Health Plan depends on contract renewal.

SCAN Health Plan –SCAN Health Plan is an HMO Plan with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in SCAN Health Plan depends on contract renewal.

SelectHealth – SelectHealth is an HMO, HMO-SNP plan sponsor with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in SelectHealth Advantage depends on contract renewal.

Senior Care Plus – Senior Care Plus is a Medicare Advantage organization and a stand-alone Prescription Drug Plan with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in Senior Care Plus depends on contract renewal.

UnitedHealthcare – Plans are insured through UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company or one of its affiliated companies, a Medicare Advantage organization with a Medicare contract and a contract with the State Medicaid Program. Enrollment in the plan depends on the plan’s contract renewal with Medicare.

WellCare – Wellcare is the Medicare brand for Centene Corporation, an HMO, PPO, PFFS, PDP plan with a Medicare contract, and is an approved Part D Sponsor. Our D-SNP plans have a contract with the state Medicaid program. Enrollment in our plans depends on contract renewal.