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Are my Medicare Benefits changing? – 2020

Are my Medicare Benefits changing? – 2020

“How do I know if my Medicare Advantage or Part D Prescription Drug Plan benefits or cost-sharing are changing in 2021?” The easiest way to know what has changed with your plan is to review your plan’s Annual Notice of Change document. Plans are required to ensure...
If you are on Medicare… read this – 2020

If you are on Medicare… read this – 2020

Well folks, I know it is HOT, HOT, HOT outside right now, but believe it or not, we are RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER from the Medicare Annual Election Period that runs from October 15th thru December 7th. This means that you need to watch your email inbox for our annual...
Medicare Scams! – 2020

Medicare Scams! – 2020

There are always those unscrupulous or social deviants out there who, in any crisis, attempt to take advantage of people. These people are the absolute scum of the earth!(Wait! Did I say that out loud?) JUST SO YOU KNOW: • Medicare will never contact you for your...
How is COVID-19 affecting benefits for Medicare beneficiaries?

How is COVID-19 affecting benefits for Medicare beneficiaries?

Times are crazy! I think most of us would agree that we would like a do-over for 2020. People are stressed out worrying not only about catching the virus but worrying about going to the doctor for any care and potentially being exposed to the virus along with fears...
Telehealth – 2020

Telehealth – 2020

What is Telehealth? Many medical plans have a medical telephone service that will allow you to talk directly to a doctor or a Nurse Practitioner (NP). These calls can save you a trip to the doctor’s office, Urgent Care center, or hospital Emergency Room. This is...
Social Security vs Medicare – 2020

Social Security vs Medicare – 2020

Some folks get con- fused about these two government programs, so let’s make sure everyone is clear. While working in the good old USA, your earning years count towards these retire- ment benefits. And while one program can affect the other, the programs are...