Help In Choosing Medicare Advantage Plans
February 26, 2010 on 4:47 pm | By admin | In Health and FitnessYou don’t have to compare medical insurance plans on your own. A quick way is to consult your doctor or hospital first and ask which plans they accept without any negative change in your access to care. This is important, because many advantage plans require you to go to doctors and hospitals that are members of their network in order for you to receive your benefits.
The government also offers a free comparison tool on the Medicare website. If you don’t have Internet access, you can call 1-800-MEDICARE for assistance. Medicare beneficiaries can also receive free benefits counseling through State Health Insurance Assistance Programs.