Just the Essentials: Deciding on Medicare Coverage

We stumbed across this very informative piece this morning by Allsup on MarketWatch that details the 10 most important things that indivudals/caretakers must ask themselves when figuring out appropriate Medicare coverage. The article stresses that knowing one's healthcare needs is the key to understanding what plans are solid for their needs. We highly recommend that you print out this list, available here.

Medicare Made Easy

In a latest release, Experion Systems has launched a new edition of their PlanPrescriber tool as reported by MarketWatch. Created by Glen Urban, a Professor at MIT, this new tool gives seniors access to “unbiased advice” for determining their Medicare Insurance plan. It is a free online tool designed to save seniors time, and money, and starts by simply entering a zip code. Those without access to Internet, can also call 877-900-4824. As Ross Blair, Experion Systems CEO, stated:

"The rising costs of prescription drugs is a real burden for seniors on a fixed income. PlanPrescriber allows seniors to switch to the optimal plan based on their individual needs. Seniors can typically save 25% to 50% of their annual prescription drug costs by joining the optimal insurance plan."