Medicare Part B Excess Charges Explained
This Podcast Is About Medicare Part B Excess Charges In Episode 13 of the Medicare Podcast by Medigap Seminars, Matthew Claassen explains Medicare Part B excess charges—what they are, when they can happen, and how to avoid them with one simple habit. Most people never learn about excess charges until a surprise bill arrives. This […]
High-Deductible Medigap Plans Explained
This Podcast Is About High-Deductible Medicare Supplement Plans This episode of the Medicare Podcast explains high-deductible Medicare Supplement plans, including High-Deductible Plan G for 2026. These plans are a specific type of Medigap coverage designed to work alongside Original Medicare Part A and Part B, just like standard Medigap plans, but with a different cost […]
Medigap Plan G vs Plan N: Key Differences and How to Choose
This Podcast Is About Comparing Medigap Plan G and Plan N This episode of the Medicare Podcast focuses on a straightforward comparison between Medigap Plan G and Medigap Plan N, the two most commonly chosen Medicare Supplement plans in the United States. Together, these plans account for nearly 80 percent of all Medigap enrollments. Both […]
Medigap Explained: How Fill the Coverage Gaps.
This Podcast Is About How Medigap Really Works This episode of the Medicare Podcast explains Medigap, also known as Medicare Supplement insurance, and how it helps fill the coverage gaps left by Original Medicare. While Original Medicare provides broad access to medical care, it does not pay for everything. Many people are surprised to learn […]
Original Medicare vs Medicare Advantage
This Podcast Is About Comparison — Not Persuasion This episode of the Medicare Podcast focuses on a clear comparison between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage. These options are often presented as interchangeable, but they are fundamentally different systems with very different long-term implications. Understanding those differences is essential before making a Medicare decision. A foundational […]
Medicare Advantage Explained Works
his Podcast Is About Understanding Medicare Advantage This episode of the Medicare Podcast takes a closer look at Medicare Advantage, also known as Medicare Part C. Medicare Advantage, is one of the most heavily marketed parts of the Medicare program — and one of the most misunderstood. Understanding how it works requires an important distinction […]
Medicare Part D Explained
This Podcast Is About Medicare Part D Explained: Prescription Drug Coverage and What Changes Every Year This episode of the Medicare Podcast explains Medicare Part D, the part of Medicare that covers prescription drugs you take yourself, such as medications picked up at a pharmacy or delivered by mail. Part D does not cover drugs […]
Original Medicare Explained: How Parts A and B Work Together
This Podcast Is About How Original Medicare Really Works This episode of the Medicare Podcast explains Original Medicare, which simply means Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B working together. Nothing more, nothing less. While Parts A and B are often discussed separately, understanding how they function as a system is essential to making informed […]
What Medicare Covers — and What It Doesn’t
This Podcast Is About a Dangerous Medicare Assumption This episode of the Medicare Podcast addresses one of the most common and costly assumptions people make: believing that Medicare covers everything. Because most individuals pay into Medicare through payroll taxes for years, it feels reasonable to assume that all healthcare needs will be covered once benefits […]
Medicare Part B Explained: Coverage, Costs, and Why It Matters Most
This Podcast Is About Understanding Medicare Part B This episode of the Medicare Podcast focuses on Medicare Part B, the most frequently used — and often misunderstood — part of Medicare. Part B is responsible for most day-to-day healthcare, including doctor visits, specialists, outpatient procedures, and diagnostic services. Because of this, Part B has a […]