Jeffrey D. Says: Hi Ron, Are the same Medicare Advantage plans available in every state? Medicare Expert Ron Elledge Says: Hello Jeffrey, I’m happy to answer your question but I may take a long road to get there… Bear with me. Medicare Advantage plans are offered by private insurance carriers and are primarily funded Read more...: Are the Same Medicare Advantage Plans Available in Every State?
Phil B. Says: My wife and I just returned from a trip to Costa Rica and was told by our guide that Medicare is not available for use in Costa Rica. Is this true? Medicare Expert Ron Elledge Says: Hi Phil, Medicare is a bit tricky to navigate, especially when it comes to international travel. Read more...: Can I Use Medicare in Costa Rica?
Everyone has their own healthcare strategy, particularly when they become an expat. That said, I want to offer my top five reasons I believe everyone, including full-time expats, should enroll in Part A and Part B of Medicare as soon as they become eligible. Medicare is an endless maze of rules and regulations, but at Read more...: Five Reasons Why Expats Should Enroll in Medicare
Time and again, I get asked the question, “Can I take my U.S. Medicare coverage with me when I move overseas?” It’s a simple question, but the answer is a little more complex. In effect, the answer is: Yes. But to figure out how, we need to look at things in a bit more detail...