Insurance 101
An important way to be well protected in retirement is to know the answers to frequently asked questions about insurance. The first fact: Medicare doesn’t cover everything. But you have options to fill the gaps.
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How to select retirement insurance
Choose your Medicare base coverage
Your first step is to decide which Medicare part(s) will serve as your base coverage: 1) Original Medicare, which includes Parts A and B; or 2) Medicare Advantage, known as Part C.Research Medicare Supplement plans
Medicare doesn’t cover everything. If you select Original Medicare, your next step is to compare the 10 standardized Medicare Supplement plans and decide which one is right for you.Fill gaps with supplemental insurance
You may need additional supplemental insurance, such as Hospital Indemnity or Short-term Care insurance, to help offset Medicare’s out-of-pocket costs, depending on your situation.Don't forget estate planning
Don’t overlook prefunding end-of-life expenses when retirement planning. Preplanning with Preneed insurance allows you to decide every detail of your funeral and set up payments to cover the costs.
1. Choose your Medicare base coverage
What is Medicare? Learn the ABCs — and Part D
Medicare has four parts – Part A, Part B, Part C, and Part D – and each covers different expenses.
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Download checklist for Medicare Advantage
A guide to Medicare enrollment periods
Learn the differences among Medicare enrollment periods, their special rules, and when to sign up.
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How to sign up for Medicare, step by step
Cut through the noise, get answers to your questions, and learn how to sign up for Medicare, step by step.
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How to choose between original Medicare and Medicare Advantage
Understand the options for your base Medicare plan by learning the differences between original Medicare and Medicare Advantage.
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7 top reasons seniors change insurance during AEP
Learn why older adults change Medicare insurance to successfully navigate this year’s annual enrollment period.
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2. Research Medicare Supplement plans
3. Fill gaps with supplemental insurance
4. Don't forget estate planning
Live your best life during retirement
As you invest in your financial future, it’s crucial to invest in your health, too, so you can live long — and well — during retirement. Hit these goals in your 50s, 60s, and 70s to help you prepare for tomorrow and live better today.
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Wellabe offers life and supplemental health insurance plans to help you prepare for good days and bad. We’ll always be here to empower you to be well — well prepared and well protected.
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