Be well informed before the annual enrollment period

The Medicare annual enrollment period will be here before you know it. But what does that mean? Let’s walk through what to expect, so you’re well prepared.

The annual enrollment period is Oct. 15–Dec. 7 every year, and it’s when you can make changes to existing Medicare coverage. You can also weigh supplemental health insurance options to make sure all gaps are filled — because Medicare doesn’t cover everything.

If you select original Medicare (Parts A and B), your next step is to decide whether you need supplemental health insurance. These answers to the top Medicare Supplement questions can clarify if Medigap fits your situation. Or, compare the 10 standardized plans to determine which letter plan is right for you.

Wellabe offers Medicare Supplement insurance Plans A, F, High-deductible F, G, High-deductible G, and N to help you fill the gaps between what’s paid by original Medicare and the overall cost of health care treatments. Our Medicare Supplement webpage shows what’s available in your state or watch a video to learn more.

Hospital Indemnity + Medicare Advantage = Gap coverage

Medicare Advantage enrollees account for nearly half of inpatient hospital stays

More Medicare Advantage enrollees are visiting the hospital and facing high deductibles, but Hospital Indemnity insurance can help.

What does Hospital Indemnity insurance cover — and other questions answered

Read answers to common Hospital Indemnity insurance questions to learn what cost-share plans are, how they work, and what they cover. 

Fill Medicare and Medicare Advantage gaps with Hospital Indemnity riders

Hospital Indemnity insurance riders can fill Medicare and Medicare Advantage gaps by allowing you to customize your plan for your unique situation.

Glossary term

Death benefit

This is the payment a life insurance provider makes to a beneficiary when the insured policyholder passes away. 

September is Life Insurance Awareness Month, which is a good time to learn the differences among types of life insurance. For example, did you know prepaying for your funeral is a type of life insurance? The death benefit is the funeral itself, and the beneficiary is the funeral home. Learn more at wellabe.com.

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Explore and learn more

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, well protected, and well loved. If you’d like to speak to an agent to learn more, call 866-739-8143.