Can memes help you manage your health insurance?
Managing your health insurance can often feel stressful and overwhelming, but, for many, humor can be a powerful coping mechanism. If laughing helps you relieve some stress and feel less alone in your struggles, you may enjoy the following memes: 1. 2. 3. 4.
What is Medicare and how does it work?
There are four parts to Medicare — the most basic is Medicare Part A, which covers inpatient stays at hospitals and nursing facilities. It is funded largely through payroll taxes, and those who paid into the system for at least 10 years, or are married to someone who paid into the system, don’t pay premiums.
Do seniors have to pay for basic Medicare coverage?
Secondly, most seniors don’t have to pay for basic Medicare coverage. There are four parts to Medicare — the most basic is Medicare Part A, which covers inpatient stays at hospitals and nursing facilities.
When does Medicare Advantage open enrollment start and end?
There's also a Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment period, from Jan. 1 through March 31, when you can switch your Advantage plan to a different one or switch back to Original Medicare and sign up for a Part D plan.
How much does Medicare Part B cost?
Most people who receive Social Security benefits and use Medicare Part B pay $130 per month, which is slightly less than the $135.50 monthly premium for the plan in 2019. Not only is the factual basis for the question posed in the meme incorrect, but its suggestion that people in the U.S. illegally are a drain on the Medicare system is backwards.
Do seniors have to pay for Medicare?
Secondly, most seniors don’t have to pay for basic Medicare coverage. There are four parts to Medicare — the most basic is Medicare Part A, which covers inpatient stays at hospitals and nursing facilities.
What is the Meme Generator?
It's a free online image maker that lets you add custom resizable text, images, and much more to templates. People often use the generator to customize established memes , such as those found in Imgflip's collection of Meme Templates . However, you can also upload your own templates or start from scratch with empty templates.
How to make a meme
Choose a template. You can use one of the popular templates, search through more than 1 million user-uploaded templates using the search input, or hit "Upload new template" to upload your own template from your device or from a url. For designing from scratch, try searching "empty" or "blank" templates.
How can I customize my meme?
You can move and resize the text boxes by dragging them around. If you're on a mobile device, you may have to first check "enable drag/drop" in the More Options section. You can add as many additional text boxes as you want with the Add Text button.
Can I use the generator for more than just memes?
Yes! The Meme Generator is a flexible tool for many purposes. By uploading custom images and using all the customizations, you can design many creative works including posters, banners, advertisements, and other custom graphics.
Can I make animated or video memes?
Yes! Animated meme templates will show up when you search in the Meme Generator above (try "party parrot"). If you don't find the meme you want, browse all the GIF Templates or upload and save your own animated template using the GIF Maker .
Do you have a wacky AI that can write memes for me?
Funny you ask. Why yes, we do. Here you go: imgflip.com/ai-meme (warning, may contain vulgarity)
What the Medicare Advantage Commercials Say
Savage noted the ads often say: "Let us do everything! And we're going to give you hearing [coverage] and we're going to give you dental and we're going to pick you up and drive you to your doctor's appointments. We're going to give you a turkey on Thanksgiving! They promise so much."
The Fine Print of Medicare Advantage Plans
Medicare Advantage plans, usually bundled with prescription drug coverage, typically require you to use health care providers in their network. The policies limit your annual out-of-pocket costs for covered services.
Think Before You Switch
So, Savage advised, "think very carefully before you switch out of traditional Medicare, which lets you see just about any doctor or go to any hospital."
Where to Get Medicare Help
"Friends Talk Money" co-host Pam Krueger, founder of the financial adviser vetting program Wealthramp, said "an excellent, fiduciary, fee-only financial planner can make sure you get the comparisons you need" during Medicare Open Enrollment.
