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01/23/2025

HMOs and PPOs are the most common types of Medicare Advantage plans, but which plan type is the right fit for you? 🤔

Discover how HMOs and PPOs work and what you should consider when choosing your next health plan.

What’s the difference between a Medicare Advantage PPO and HMO? Understand what these common types of insurance plans mean for you.

01/22/2025

How is Medigap Plan D different from other supplement plans? For starters, Medigap Plan D doesn't provide any extra coverage for health conditions or treatments and only lowers your out-of-pocket costs. Some other notable features include:

✔️ Higher coverage and more comprehensive benefits.
✔️ Higher premium.
✔️ A replacement for Medigap Plan C.

Learn whether Medigap Plan D is the right supplement plan for you. https://bit.ly/4aA0o1e

01/22/2025

While cervical cancer screening guidelines currently recommend cessation of screenings after the age of 65, 20% of cases occur in this age group, according to one study.

If you're not sure whether or not a screening is necessary, connect with your primary health provider and trusted OBGYN.

01/21/2025

According to the Cleveland Clinic, surgeons perform more than 350,000 hip replacements in the U.S. every year.

If you're wondering whether will cover a hip replacement, the answer is usually yes. Learn whether you might be an eligible candidate for a hip replacement and how this type of surgery is covered.

Medicare covers hip replacement surgery and recovery. Learn about Medicare coverage for hip replacement with Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans.

01/20/2025

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. bravely committed to fighting racial injustice and inequity.

At GoHealth, we remain committed to promoting health equity and helping consumers wherever they are in their healthcare journeys.

01/19/2025

Resolve to protect your vision and hearing in 2025! Schedule your routine eye and hearing exams to stay ahead of changes and keep enjoying the moments that matter most.

👉 Did you know your Medicare Advantage plan may cover these essential services? Check your benefits today!

01/16/2025

Ever heard of these pharmaceutical middlemen?

Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) administer prescription drug plans, negotiating between insurance carriers, pharmaceutical companies, and pharmacies.

So, how do PBMs directly affect you? 🤔

☑️ Work with Medicare Part D plans and Medicare Advantage plans.

☑️Can determine what pharmacies are in your network.

☑️Can determine which drugs your doctor prescribes, and whether you have access to mail-order pharmacies.

Stay in the know for your prescription drug plan -- learn how else PBMs can impact your health.

Pharmacy benefit managers play an important role in determining insurance coverage and costs for prescriptions. Learn how PBMs affect people on Medicare.

01/15/2025

Let us know how you stay active during the colder months. Do you have a favorite stretch?

01/14/2025

Slips and falls are already common among older adults, but the colder winter months can make matters worse.

Stay safe this season by:

❄️Wearing non-slip footwear.
❄️ Clearing walkways and driveways.
❄️ Asking for help when needed.

Your safety is always in season!

Learn how else you can best prepare for the winter months: https://bit.ly/3DEOmqU

01/13/2025

With just one week until President-elect Trump takes office, you may be wondering which policy proposals may impact Medicare.

Project 2025, a policy proposal from a conservative think tank known as the Heritage Foundation, serves as major inspiration for the second Trump administration.

Learn how Project 2025 could impact Medicare.

Project 2025 contains policy proposals for the future of Medicare. Learn how these suggested changes could affect your coverage.

01/12/2025

Be honest: Have you always used your OTC benefits?

If you don’t receive an OTC catalog automatically, you may need to request that one be sent to you by your insurance carrier. Not all plans include this benefit; check your plan details.

Start putting your OTC benefits to good use for a healthier year ahead.

01/10/2025

Dual-eligible special needs plans, or D-SNP for short, have become increasingly popular in the last few years.

Dual-eligibles, or those enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid, will have a new monthly special enrollment period to enroll in or change a D-SNP plan.

Find out what's required to enroll and whether a D-SNP plan may be the right fit for you: https://www.gohealth.com/medicare/special-needs-plans/dsnp-dual-eligible-special-needs-plans/when-can-i-sign-up-for-a-d-snp/?link_id=17913&src=FBGHO_17913&source_type=ORGANIC&affiliate_id=17913

01/09/2025

January is Cervical Health Awareness Month. Did you know most Medicare Advantage plans cover regular cervical cancer screenings?

Protect your health—schedule your check-up today!

01/07/2025

Because the colder months increase joint pain and stiffness for many, here's what we'd suggest you do:

♨️ Keep your body moving with moderate exercise. More movement = less stiff joints.

♨️ Dressing in warm layers may seem obvious, but thermal layers can mitigate some risk of experiencing joint pain.

♨️ Staying hydrated and maintaining a well-balanced diet filled with anti-inflammatory foods can ward off unexpected flare-ups for arthritis.

♨️ Take a vitamin D supplement to keep your bones and joints healthy and happy.

Need more cold weather advice? Read more of our pro tips for the winter chill: https://bit.ly/3DEOmqU

01/05/2025

In 2025, we're not procrastinating. Especially when it comes to our health.

Need help scheduling your next doctor's appointment? Contact our Member Services team today.

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01/04/2025

Glaucoma is a type of eye condition that damages your eye’s optic nerve and can cause blindness. It can also be very difficult to spot at early stages.

Medicare Part B covers screenings every 12 months for those considered high risk for glaucoma.

If you're enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan, you will receive at least the same amount of medical coverage as Original Medicare Parts A and B and may also receive additional vision benefits.

Learn these four reasons why you should utilize vision coverage with Medicare: https://bit.ly/3DFHMjR

01/03/2025

Medigap Plan B is a basic Medicare Supplement Insurance option that covers copays, coinsurance, and the Medicare Part A deductible, offering slightly more coverage than Plan A.

Here's how you can use your Medigap Plan B to pay for your care:

☑️ Coinsurance and hospital costs from from Medicare Part A

☑️ Copays and coinsurance from Medicare Part B

☑️ The first three pints of blood in a transfusion

☑️ Hospice care

☑️ The Part A deductible ($1,676 in 2025)

Learn how Medigap Plan B can help you save on essential treatments and care: https://bit.ly/4fGVNLt

01/02/2025

If you’re on and rely on telehealth to see your doctors, you may experience some changes in 2025.

Learn which changes may impact you: https://bit.ly/4a0hipk

Starting in 2025, Original Medicare will only cover telehealth under certain circumstances or for specific services. Learn more.