Medicare vs Medicare Advantage: What is the difference?

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McNair Dallas Law

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Nov 10, 2023

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Non-Book Market , Texas - Dallas, Collin, SE Denton & Rockwall Counties

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Traditional Medicare vs Medicare Advantage: What is the difference?

Certified Elder Law Attorney John McNair has put together this short video "Traditional Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage" to help clarify the differences between these two programs.  This video is part of the McNair Dallas Law VERSUS Video Series.

John McNair has practiced Elder Law and Estate Planning in Dallas for over 35 years where he has helped thousands of families with Trust planning, Advance Directives, Medicaid Planning, Wills, Probate, Business Succession and other Estate Planning and Elder Law issues. 

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McNair Dallas Law

Elder Law 5430 LBJ Fwy Ste 1200, Dallas, Texas, 75240

Areas of Practice: Estate Planning, Probate, Wills, Trusts, Guardianship, Long Term Care Benefits PlanningJohn is Board Certified in Estate Planning and Probate by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, and Board Certified in Tax Law. As an Accredited Attorney with the Department of Veteran Affairs, he is qualified to give planning advice, create trusts and provide assistance with applications for the V.A. Aid and Attendance program which provides supplemental income to qualified veterans to pay for medical expenses. John is also skilled in navigating Medicaid rules and regulations and has helped many clients preserve significant assets. In 2016, John became the only attorney in Dallas that is certified in Elder Law through The National Elder Law Foundation (NELF).