A Medicare Advantage plan is available to provide more options for Medicare beneficiaries. Medicare pays private insurance companies a monthly premium to be your insurance company. When you are insured on a Medicare Advantage Plan, your private insurance company pays a portion of your claims while you pay a copay. A copay is different from the co-insurance that you pay with Original Medicare (20% for Medical Services Covered by Part B). Another great benefit to having a Medicare Advantage plan is the maximum out of pocket limit which is the most you could be billed for medical services in a year. All Medicare Advantage Plans in Texas have a maximum out of pocket.
What Is Medicare Advantage Plan?
Which Carrier Should I Choose?
There are several carriers to choose from. Many Medicare Advantage Policies Carriers offer many extras such as gym memberships (SilverSneakers®), dental insurance, vision coverage, hearing benefits, over the counter items and many other benefits. Each plan has a service area, so a Medicare Advantage plan that is offered in San Antonio will be different than most plans you would see in Mcallen or Dallas/Fort Worth. This is why using a local independent agent is so important.
Why Speak With a Local Independent Agent?
We believe that speaking with a local medicare agent the most important decision you can make when shopping for a Medicare Advantage Plan. If you’re speaking to someone who is not in your city, metro area or even your state, how would they know all they need to about the local market
Do Plans Differ Based On Where I Live?
Yes! This is the reason that we believe in meeting with a local medicare agent. Each individual has different needs and we realize that our agents in Waco may not understand the complexities of local networks in San Antonio, the Rio Grande Valley or even Dallas/Fort Worth. This is why we do not use a call center to enroll our clients. We believe that local agents are the best way to select a plan.
How Are Medicare Advantage Plans Rated?
Medicare Advantage plan uses information from member satisfaction surveys, plans, and health care providers to give overall performance star ratings to plans. A plan can get a rating between 1 and 5 stars with 5 being the best rating. A 5-star rating is considered excellent while a 1-star rating would probably result in you choosing another plan. These ratings help you compare plans based on quality and performance. Medicare updates these ratings each fall for the following year because these ratings can change each year. For more information on star ratings, visit www.medicare.gov.
TMS Insurance Brokerage, INC (Texas Medicare Solutions) is a licensed insurance agency and is not connected with or endorsed by the US Government or the Federal Medicare Program. Our licensed agents are compensated based on our clients’ enrollment in a plan.
Can I Choose My Own Doctors on a Medicare Advantage Plan?
There are two types of Medicare Advantage plans that most people use; PPO and HMO. There are different rules for reach.
HMO – With an HMO, you can choose a Primary Care Physician (PCP) from a network of doctors. Your PCP will will coordinate your care. If you need to see a specialist, they will refer you to a specialist from within the network.
PPO- With a PPO, you can choose from a large network of doctors and referrals are not required. Usually the costs on a PPO are higher than they are on an HMO.
For more freedom and flexibility, the right choice may be a Medicare Supplement. Click Here to learn more about Medicare Supplement Insurance.
What is a Special Needs Plan?
A Special Needs Plan (SNP) provides benefits and services to people with specific diseases, certain health care needs, or limited incomes. SNPs tailor their benefits, provider choices, and drug formularies to best meet the specific needs of the groups they serve. With this in mind, feel free to ask your licensed agent if you may qualify for a Special Needs Plan.
How Can I Speak With a Local Licensed Medicare Agent?
To be contacted by one of our licensed medicare insurance agents in Texas, fill out the form below. One of our licensed agents will call you as soon as possible.
For immediate assistance, you may also call our office at 210-908-6565 (877-661-0751 ) if you are calling from outside of San Antonio), Monday — Friday from 8am — 5pm
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At Texas Medicare Solutions, we have agents available in the areas of McAllen, Fort Worth, Waco, Dallas, and San Antonio.
Our Insurance Products
Medicare Advantage Plan
Medicare Advantage Plans cover all Medicare services. Most Medicare Advantage Plans also offer extra coverage, like vision, hearing and dental coverage
Medicare Supplement
A Medicare Supplement (Medigap) policy is health insurance sold by private insurance companies which can help pay health care costs that Original Medicare doesn’t cover, like coinsurnce, copayments, or deductibles.
Hospital Indemnity Plan
Hospital indemnity insurance is a type of plan that pays a set amount – per day, per week, per month, or per visit – if you’re confined in a hospital.
Final Expense Insurance
Final expense insurance is a policy used to pay for burial expenses and funeral services when the named insured dies. This policy helps ease the financial burden placed on a family when a loved one dies.
Dental Insurance
Dental health is an important part of your overall wellness, and not having insurance may tempt you to skip regular cleanings and checkups.
Vision Insurance
Vision insurance is a way to reduce eye care expenses. In exchange for a monthly premium, the plan picks up some of the costs of vision care.