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If you already have a Medicare plan it is a sure thing that you know that Medicare does not cover all your medical expenses. As a matter of fact, Medicare will only cover 80% of your total medical bills. That is the reason so many people are doing what they can to add Medicare supplement insurance to inventory of insurance plans to cover the remaining 20%. What Medicare has done is left you with a whopping “co-payment” that is often difficult for individuals to pay, even on the installment plan. The intention of Medicare supplements is to significantly reduce those expenses. Continue reading →

Medicare supplement insurance supplements or completes the Medicare plan. If you are 65 or just about to turn 65 or you find yourself disabled for a period of 24 months, it may be that you qualify for benefits from Medicare. Medicare is the government run health insurance program intended to provide coverage for individuals who have been disabled as well as older citizens. The only trouble with Medicare is it does not pay for the entire cost of your medical expenses. There is always about 20% left over for the individual to pay out of their own pockets. That could be a problem for those on fixed or low incomes. Continue reading →