What Kind of Medicare Coverage Do You Have? It’s in the Cards
You arrive for an appointment with your doctor and the receptionist asks for your insurance card. The card you hand over could tell you a lot about your Medicare and other coverage. The post What Kind...
View ArticleOpen Enrollment: Does Your Medicare Coverage Need a Tune-Up?
By Philip Moeller The post Open Enrollment: Does Your Medicare Coverage Need a Tune-Up? appeared first on Medicare News and Updates.
View ArticleDo I Have to Renew My Medicare Plan during Open Enrollment?
Unless you take action to change it during Medicare Open Enrollment (Oct. 15 – Dec. 7), your current Medicare coverage will renew for the following year. But are you sure you want it to? The post Do I...
View Article5 Timely Tips for Boomers Turning 65 in 2018
Medicare eligibility begins at age 65 for most people. Boomers born in 1953 are next up to join the ranks of Medicare beneficiaries. Here’s what you need to know. The post 5 Timely Tips for Boomers...
View Article10 Tips for Choosing a Primary Care Doctor
Who knows you best? Your spouse? Son or daughter? Best friend? If your primary care doctor doesn’t make the list, you could be missing out on one of the most important relationships when it comes to...
View Article5 Savvy-Shopper Tips to Help You Get the Most from Medicare
Do you spend your Sunday mornings scouring the newspaper inserts for coupons at the local grocery store? Make it a point to confirm you get all possible discounts when booking hotel reservations? Love...
View ArticleGet Ready for Your New Medicare Card
Medicare is removing social security numbers from Medicare cards. The change is to help protect your personal identity. Your Medicare coverage and benefits will stay the same and continue without...
View ArticleHow to Avoid Paying More for Prescription Drug Coverage
If you’ve got a chronic condition that requires a lot of medication, chances are you’ve got your prescription drug plan figured out. If you’re in tip-top shape and don’t take a single pill, what’s the...
View ArticleTurn 65, Retire, Sign Up for Medicare… or Not
The popular perception is that your 65th birthday marks the milestone in your life when you hang up your spurs, kick back, and reap the fruits of your labor as you enjoy sunsets from your porch. The...
View ArticleDelaying Your Social Security Payments Might Be Worth the Wait
What is the best age to start receiving social security retirement benefits? The “best age” is different for everyone. The post Delaying Your Social Security Payments Might Be Worth the Wait appeared...
View Article5 Simple Strategies to Help Protect Yourself against Medicare Fraud
Medicare fraud can be big business for fraudsters and a big problem for taxpayers. The post 5 Simple Strategies to Help Protect Yourself against Medicare Fraud appeared first on Medicare News and...
View ArticleYour New Medicare Card is On the Way
You are next in line to receive your new Medicare card. Medicare announced that cards are in the mail to you and others who live in your state. Each wave of mailings can take several weeks to complete,...
View ArticleIf You Have a Medicare Cost Plan, It Could Be Your Year to Shop
Fall is Medicare plan shopping season. The Annual Enrollment Period starts on October 15 and runs through December 7. The post If You Have a Medicare Cost Plan, It Could Be Your Year to Shop appeared...
View Article7 Popular Medicare Questions Asked During National Medicare Education Week
Medicare can seem like a daunting topic to cover. Last Monday, we hosted an online presentation during National Medicare Education Week to provide an overview of Medicare basics and give viewers the...
View Article3 Good Reasons to Shop for a New Medicare Plan
Many people choose a plan when they first enroll in Medicare and then never look back. They simply stay with the same plan year after year. In general, Medicare Advantage and Part D plans automatically...
View ArticleIt’s Medicare Annual Enrollment. Now What?
Many health insurance plans, such as employer plans, require you to choose your coverage every year. Not Medicare. The post It’s Medicare Annual Enrollment. Now What? appeared first on Medicare News...
View ArticleDon’t Leave Medicare Benefits on the Table. Use Them!
Medicare is not just for when you’re sick or injured. Some Medicare benefits are designed to help you get and stay healthy. Your annual Medicare Wellness Visit is one such benefit you don’t want to...
View ArticleWhat Does Medicare Cover for Diabetics?
If you have diabetes, you know it’s a day-to-day reality that needs to be attended to. It can feel like a full-time job, but you don’t have to do it alone. The post What Does Medicare Cover for...
View Article3 Ways to Dispose of Your Old, Unused Medications Safely
The post 3 Ways to Dispose of Your Old, Unused Medications Safely appeared first on Medicare News and Updates.
View ArticleWhat Is a Tiered Formulary and What Does it Mean for Me?
A formulary is a list of covered drugs. Each Medicare Part D prescription drug plan and Medicare Advantage plan (Part C) that includes drug coverage has a formulary. The post What Is a Tiered Formulary...
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