Retirement Starts Today Radio

Do you know the difference between a Medicare supplement and a Medicare advantage plan? You’ll need to understand their differences to make an educated decision about which to choose when it is time to sign up for Medicare. Danielle Roberts from Boomer Benefits joins me again to help us wade through the various Medicare supplement choices. Learn how best to fill the gaps that Medicare leaves by listening to this episode of Retirement Starts Today.  Outline of This Episode [2:12] What is covered by Medicare supplement plans? [8:00] Medicare advantage plans operate through a network of providers [15:02] Switching between plans may not be as easy as you think [20:24] Dental and vision insurance What is a Medicare supplement or Medigap plan? One benefit of choosing the original Medicare route is that the federal government will be processing your claims. While this is a positive aspect of choosing traditional Medicare, it also means that there will be deductibles and a 20% out of pocket cost on your claims. For