…so, including the government’s Medicare.gov site. Common Medicare Mistakes to Avoid Not enrolling in Medicare because you have existing health coverage: Too many people approaching 65 think they can skip…
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Part D Donut Hole is Closed, But Does That Mean It’s Going Away?
…with a Medicare Advantage Plan (Part C). Medicare Advantage plans include health care and drug coverage on one plan and sometimes other benefits like dental and vision. Consider switching to…
Medicare Open Enrollment Period is Now Open
…you may or may not need to make to your Medicare plan (or Medicare Advantage Plan) this year. Call your doctor and schedule some of the preventative, no-cost health screenings…
Surprise Medical Bills May Become a Thing of the Past
…an issue for people with private insurance but can also happen to those with Medicare Advantage Plans, similar to Freya in our example. Here’s how: Medicare does not have set…
Avoiding the Most Common Retirement Mistakes
…with an Original Medicare plan — or whether you want a plan that comes with extra benefits but a more limited provider network, such as a Medicare Advantage plan. As…
Key Changes Coming to Medicare in 2026
What Are the Three Key Changes Coming to Medicare in 2026 — and How Could They Affect You? As Medicare’s 2026 plan year approaches, seniors are facing more moving…
Top 18 Articles of 2018
…16. 2019 Medicare Changes: New Elder Care Services May Be Added to Some Medicare Advantage Plans – The Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services have allowed Medicare Advantage (MA) plans…
Tax Advantages and Overlooked Deductions for Retirees
…deduct the premiums you pay for Medicare Part B and Part D, plus the cost of supplemental Medicare (Medigap) policies or the cost of a Medicare Advantage plan. This deduction…
Be Vigilant: Medicare Won’t Alert You When You Become Eligible for Part B
…in 2023, Medicare coverage will begin the month after enrollment. Reduces barriers to care: It expands Medicare’s authority to grant a Special Enrollment Period for “exceptional circumstances.” In 2023, this…
How Does Medicare Work When You Have Existing Coverage?
…Medicare, you should take Medicare. Medicare will be the primary insurer and your employer’s insurance will be the secondary insurer. Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) is usually free and Part…
2023 Key Elder Law Numbers
…coinsurance amounts for the Medicare programs. Below are the Medicare amounts and how they have changed for the coming year: Medicare Part A Medicare Part A covers inpatient hospital, skilled…
Ask the Expert: Conflicting Information About Medicare and the ACA
…places that the ACA is playing an important role in improving the financial viability of Medicare. In light of this conflicting information, can you clarify whether seniors on Medicare are…
Medicare Open Enrollment Period Means More Decisions
If you are a Medicare beneficiary, it is time to review your Medicare prescription drug plan options. The Medicare Part D open enrollment period begins November 15, 2006, and ends…
What the ACA Verdict Means for Seniors
…than just number of procedures The ACA resulted in growth of Medicare Advantage managed care. The ACA also reduced drug costs for Medicare beneficiaries who fall into the “doughnut hole,”…
Key Elder Law Dollar Amounts – Medicaid / Assisted Living Benefits / Medicare / SS Benefits
…decades. Below are the Medicare amounts and how they have changed for the coming year: Medicare Part A Medicare Part A covers inpatient hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, hospice, inpatient rehabilitation,…
New Medicare Card Scams Are on the Rise
…you to get your new Medicare card. Don’t give your Medicare number to people you don’t know or haven’t contacted first. Keep in mind that Medicare—or someone representing Medicare—will never…
How do Medicare and Social Security Work Together?
…their families. Social Security provides financial support in the form of monthly payments, while Medicare provides health insurance. Eligibility for Social Security and Medicare Social Security and Medicare are managed…
Is Medicare Going Broke?
…to me. Is it true? A. Earlier this month, the Medicare Board of Trustees issued its annual financial review of the program. Since its release, the Medicare Trustees Report has…
Open Enrollment Period is Approaching: The Medicare.Gov Plan Finder Tool
Open enrollment for Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D runs from October 15 to December 7. If you are researching and comparing Medicare Part-D and Medicare Advantage plans, the Medicare.gov…
How Can I Get a Free At-Home COVID-19 Test if I’m on Medicare?
…Medicare Advantage plans, however, should check with their plans to see if they will cover the cost of the test. Medicare beneficiaries will be able to get free tests at…
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