Saturday, August 22, 2020

10 Costly Medicare Mistakes You Can’t Afford to Make by Danielle Roberts

Are you new to Medicare and worrying about making big Medicare mistakes that will cost you greatly down the road? Many new Medicare beneficiaries have the same concerns. Having helped thousands of Medicare beneficiaries navigate their entry into Medicare, Danielle began to notice over the years that people tend to make the same set of […]

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Friday, July 17, 2020

Enrolling in Medicare After Working Past 65

The workforce has an increasing share of workers who are 65 and older. In fact, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is predicting that the segment of workers 65 to 74 years old to increase to 30.2% in 2026 (up from 26.8% in 2016.) For many, working past 65 is a financial requirement to avoid […]

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Friday, July 3, 2020

How to Pay Medicare Premiums Online

Many folks new to Medicare are surprised when they find out that Medicare is not free. That’s right! Most people pay no monthly premium for Medicare Part A because it’s part of your Medicare payroll tax. Unfortunately, the same is not true for Part B, so you will have to pay the monthly Part B […]

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Friday, June 12, 2020

Which Medigap Rate Type is Best? | Attained-age vs. Issue-age vs. Community-rated


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What’s Going on with Medicare and Insulin Coverage?

Last month, the Trump administration announced a groundbreaking agreement with drug manufacturers to cut insulin costs by as much as 66% for Medicare beneficiaries. That’s a big deal for the approximately 3.3 million seniors who depend on insulin to manage their diabetes. But what, exactly, does the new agreement mean for you? If you’re an […]

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Friday, May 8, 2020

How Does Medicare Cover Colonoscopies?

Colon cancer is the third most common cancer among both men and women in the United States, according to the National Cancer Institute. However, nearly 30% of adults ages 50 – 75 have never been screened for colon cancer. Considering how effective colonoscopies can be in detecting colon cancer early, it’s surprising that over 20 […]

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