The Medicare Puzzle
Over the next three years, more people in the US will turn age 65 than any other time in the history of the country. This marks a major milestone in most people’s lives as they are faced with an extremely…
Ten Medicare Terms You Need to Know
If you’re on the cusp of turning 65, you may be feeling overwhelmed with the Medicare system right now. Plans, parts, options, supplements, enrollment periods, deadlines, regulations – it’s a lot to take in. To help make sense of it…
Changes Coming to Medicare Benefits in 2021
Like health insurance benefits, Medicare benefits can also change from year to year. Most of these changes tend to be minor, but for seniors who may be living on a fixed income it’s important to factor any Medicare rate changes…
What to Expect: Seeing Your Way Through Cataracts Surgery
No one ever claimed that getting older would be fun. And while the many technological advancements in medicine can’t solve everything related to aging, it can help restore vision loss due to cataracts. What are Cataracts? According to All About…
What Medicare Supplemental Insurance Can Do That Medicare Can Not
Getting older is never any fun passed the age of 21. But oftentimes with age comes maturity, experience, and perspective. And by the time you find yourself approaching the golden age of 65, you’re probably able to look back at…
Waiting to Enroll in a Medigap Policy Could Cost You
Throughout our lives, we have a number of birthdays but only a few age milestones ever really stand out—thirteen, sixteen, eighteen, twenty-one, forty, and sixty-five. The milestones get fewer as we age, but few are as important as the final…
Understanding the Basics of Medicare Supplements
WHAT IS MEDICARE? Medicare is the federal health insurance program for people who are 65 or older, certain younger people with disabilities, and people with End-Stage Renal Disease. It is divided into Parts A, B, C and D. The different…
WEBINAR REPLAY: When Medicare Isn’t Enough
Contrary to some beliefs, Medicare does not mean “free health care.” You may pay premiums, deductibles and co-pays, which increase each year, and certain services may not be covered at all. It is a puzzle with a thousand pieces –…
The Unexpected Costs of Medicare
For many patients, Medicare is incredibly helpful. It reduces overall procedure costs, and it can lower prescription costs. However, specialized treatment, unaccounted for fees and hidden procedural requirements may add extra costs you weren’t expecting. If you are on Medicare,…