Medicare Advantage (MA) is a privatized version of Medicare which was first offered in the early 2000s with a number later of program refinements. Medicare Advantage plans often contain a combination
Generally, once you're qualified for Medicare, you'll incur several different costs, including your "Part B" premium ($164.90/month or more)...
Read moreYou've likely seen the many 'Medicare Advantage' TV ads with Joe Namath and others promoting this privatized version of Medicare.
Read moreMedicare Part B is one of the required components to qualify for either Original Medicare (and optional add-ons) or Medicare Advantage. In the majority of cases, Part B has a monthly premium due, paid by the beneficiary...
Read morePart A is an earned benefit resulting from sufficient calendar quarters of employment paying Medicare taxes (or by participating via a spouse's qualifying employment. Part A is one of the required components to qualify for either Original Medicare (and optional add-ons) or Medicare Advantage.
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