You've likely seen the Medicare commercials that feature celebrities. People like Joe Namath, William Shatner, and Jimmy Walker, among others. Connie Health Co-founders Oded Eran and David Luna discussed the tactics these commercials use and whether they are Medicare scams.

Code you may be able to get significant. Extra part c benefits. Like part c. Um they're talking about medicare advantage they don't want to use the term medicare advantage it's just true. Folks.

The Medicare commercial that features Joe Namath is intended to sell Medicare Advantage plans through their partner company. Medicare Advantage plans are available through many reputable private insurance companies. The Joe Namath commercial is not from Medicare or any government agencies.

Martha is 75 years old and is a bit grumpy because she's already on Medicare but wants to get more of these benefits she's heard about. Medicare Benefits & Questions Line says that even people who are already on Medicare are eligible to get supplemental coverage during the enrollment period.

Shatner didn't pay for his new historic record - he flew on the New Shepard rocket for free - but others can, and already have: Another Blue Origin passenger, Oliver Daemen, at age 18, became the youngest person (and first teenager) to reach space because his dad, a private-equity executive, bought him a seat.

$100,000 - $200,000 The estimated speaking fee range to book William Shatner for your event is $100,000 - $200,000. William Shatner generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

UnitedHealthcare and Humana account for nearly half (47%) of all Medicare Advantage enrollees nationwide, and in nearly a third of counties (32%; or 1,013 counties), these two firms account for at least 75% of Medicare Advantage enrollment.

AARP/UnitedHealthcare Best Overall AARP/UnitedHealthcare UnitedHealthcare (UHC) is the largest provider of Medicare Advantage plans. UnitedHealthcare's MA plans - co-branded with AARP - earn high marks for plan quality and member experience.

The actress in the Senior Life commercial is Mary Margaret Humes. Humes is a seasoned actress with an impressive career spanning several decades.

Original Captain Kirk William Shatner reveals that he receives no royalties from Star Trek: The Original Series. Shatner had already established himself as a familiar face on television when in 1966 he debuted as Captain James T. Kirk of the Starship Enterprise on the famed sci-fi show created by Gene Roddenberry.

Shatner didn't pay for his new historic record - he flew on the New Shepard rocket for free - but others can, and already have: Another Blue Origin passenger, Oliver Daemen, at age 18, became the youngest person (and first teenager) to reach space because his dad, a private-equity executive, bought him a seat.

One of the biggest differences between Part C plans and Original Medicare (also known as fee-for-service) is that Medicare Advantage often has limited networks of doctors and hospitals and charges you more to see out-of-network providers - if you're allowed to see them at all.