Angela A. Says: My husband is turning 71 and I will be turning 64 this year. We are in good shape so far. We are planning to move to Portugal, but want to know about our Medicare and how to use it. Do you have any advice? Medicare Expert Ron Elledge Says: Hello Angela, Let Read more...: How Can We Use Our Medicare in Portugal?
Jeffrey D. Says: Hi Ron, Are the same Medicare Advantage plans available in every state? Medicare Expert Ron Elledge Says: Hello Jeffrey, I’m happy to answer your question but I may take a long road to get there… Bear with me. Medicare Advantage plans are offered by private insurance carriers and are primarily funded Read more...: Are the Same Medicare Advantage Plans Available in Every State?
Phil B. Says: My wife and I just returned from a trip to Costa Rica and was told by our guide that Medicare is not available for use in Costa Rica. Is this true? Medicare Expert Ron Elledge Says: Hi Phil, Medicare is a bit tricky to navigate, especially when it comes to international travel. Read more...: Can I Use Medicare in Costa Rica?
Everyone has their own healthcare strategy, particularly when they become an expat. That said, I want to offer my top five reasons I believe everyone, including full-time expats, should enroll in Part A and Part B of Medicare as soon as they become eligible. Medicare is an endless maze of rules and regulations, but at Read more...: Five Reasons Why Expats Should Enroll in Medicare
Time and again, I get asked the question, “Can I take my U.S. Medicare coverage with me when I move overseas?” It’s a simple question, but the answer is a little more complex. In effect, the answer is: Yes. But to figure out how, we need to look at things in a bit more detail...