{"id":8555,"date":"2017-03-06T08:00:42","date_gmt":"2017-03-06T13:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nchealthplans.com\/news\/?p=8555"},"modified":"2017-03-04T13:59:30","modified_gmt":"2017-03-04T18:59:30","slug":"a-better-understanding-of-medicare-plans-and-parts-with-bcbsnc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nchealthplans.com\/news\/2017\/03\/a-better-understanding-of-medicare-plans-and-parts-with-bcbsnc\/","title":{"rendered":"A Better Understanding of Medicare Plans and Parts with BCBSNC"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Enrolling in Medicare is far too often an overwhelming experience.\u00a0 The various parts and plans are enough to make an educated individual feel confused and frustrated when just trying to understand the new coverage options.\u00a0 Thanks to technology, there is no shortage of resources available to help with the research.\u00a0 However, access to information doesn\u2019t always simplify the matter.\u00a0 Determining the most trusted sources of information and who is best to advise are common additional questions.<\/p>\n

These are just a few of the many concerns for new Medicare recipients.\u00a0 Most people have been covered for years by a familiar health insurance plan.\u00a0 Whether employer sponsored plans or an individual health plan<\/a>, the coverage concepts have likely been the same for a very long time.\u00a0 This sense of familiarity is suddenly gone when entering the world of Medicare.<\/p>\n

Medicare is broken down into separate Parts<\/a>, some of which are provided by the Federal Government and others that are provided by private insurance companies.\u00a0 Medicare Supplement plans<\/a> are also available through private insurance companies like Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina<\/a> to fill coverage gaps that exist within Medicare Part A and B.\u00a0 This all means Medicare beneficiaries are often blessed with numerous options; however, understanding these options becomes the next important step.<\/p>\n

Despite this feeling of confusion and overload, the good news is thanks to the internet and technology, information about Medicare<\/a> is now more readily available than ever.\u00a0 From websites like NC Health Plans<\/a>, you can read about the different Medicare plans and parts, generate free quotes, research at your own pace, and talk with a live representative anytime you have questions or concerns.\u00a0 This puts the Medicare recipient in the driver\u2019s seat and allows them to make the best decisions for themselves and their specific medical needs.<\/p>\n

In conclusion, my advice is simple.\u00a0\u00a0 First, don\u2019t let the fear of the unfamiliar overwhelm you.\u00a0 This is a great time to be making this transition and to learn about your Medicare options.\u00a0 Next, don\u2019t hesitate to speak with a licensed advisor.\u00a0 Medicare advisors have been formally trained on the topic and the good ones are happy to help you better understand the options.\u00a0 Finally, don\u2019t overcomplicate it.\u00a0 Everyone\u2019s medical coverage needs are different, but just a few Medicare plans are most popular.\u00a0 Ask which plans are most popular and why.\u00a0 The answer to this question should help you narrow your search and understand the differences.<\/p>\n

For more information on North Carolina insurance coverage, please visit our website at www.nchealthplans.com <\/a>or call our toll free number 888-765-5400 and speak with one of our experienced and professional agents.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Enrolling in Medicare is far too often an overwhelming experience.\u00a0 The various parts and plans are enough to make an educated individual feel confused and frustrated when just trying to understand the new coverage options.\u00a0 Thanks to technology, there is no shortage of resources available to help with the research.\u00a0 However, access to information doesn\u2019t […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[54],"tags":[952,415,988,954],"class_list":["post-8555","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-medicare-supplement-coverage","tag-bcbsnc-medicare","tag-blue-cross-blue-shield-nc","tag-nc-medicare-parts","tag-nc-medicare-plans"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nchealthplans.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8555","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nchealthplans.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nchealthplans.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nchealthplans.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nchealthplans.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8555"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.nchealthplans.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8555\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8562,"href":"https:\/\/www.nchealthplans.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8555\/revisions\/8562"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nchealthplans.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8555"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nchealthplans.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8555"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nchealthplans.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8555"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}