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If you’re on Medicare, you might be glad to have enrolled in it once. And for that reason, you may never be tempted to review your plan’s coverage ever again. It would certainly be your right to do that; your benefits would simply auto-renew each year. But it may be in your best interest. It’s […]
Going through life changes? You may be able to enroll in Medicare or make changes to your plan. Learn what changes qualify. You may have heard that you can sign up for health insurance only during a certain time of year. But when your child left their job recently, they signed up during a […]
You may be able to qualify for both Medicaid and Medicare, something known as dual eligibility. Here’s some information to help you understand. What is Medicare? What is Medicaid? What’s the difference between Medicare and Medicaid? Can I be eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid? What’s a D-SNP, exactly? What is partial dual eligibility? How […]
How does regular dental care keep you healthy? How does regular vision care keep you healthy? How does caring for your hearing keep you healthy? How do you get dental, vision and hearing insurance? What is a waiting period? When can you get dental, vision and hearing coverage? Original Medicare doesn’t come with dental, vision […]
The risk of falling increases as you age. Here’s what your next steps are — and who to call — if you’ve fallen. Plus, ways to prevent falls. Have you had an older family member fall recently? Maybe they called you after it happened. It was scary for both of you. And you might be […]
Your Medicare plan might not cover your teeth or eyes. Here’s how to change that. You may notice that Original Medicare normally doesn’t cover services such as dental or vision. If you don’t already have dental or vision coverage, you might be wondering if you have to wait until Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) to […]
If you’re turning 65 in a few months, you may be enrolling in Medicare for the first time. And there’s a lot to consider to when protecting your health and your bottom line. If you’re concerned about sifting through all the options and making decisions about enrolling in Medicare, you’re not alone. In this article, […]
Getting to the doctor can be challenging. Perhaps you have vision problems or joint pain that makes it difficult to drive. Or maybe you have an injury or condition that needs to be checked often. In these situations, you may be a candidate for in-home care. This is where a medical provider drives to your […]
Whether you’re on the cusp of turning 65 or have already made it there, Medicare is probably on your mind. That’s the government-run program through which millions of Americans ages 65 and older — plus some people with end-stage renal disease or certain disabilities — get their health insurance. And Medicare can be confusing. That’s […]
Want to skip the trip to the pharmacy, but still need medications? Home delivery of prescriptions can save you time and money. Most prescription drug plans offer this service. And there’s at least six reasons getting your prescriptions this way makes sense. Ready to learn more about how home delivery of prescriptions can save you […]
If you’re 65 or older and are thinking about changing your Medicare plan, you may want to grab your tablet or smartphone to take some e-notes. If you’ve already got an Original Medicare plan, you know that you get hospital insurance through Medicare Part A and doctor insurance through Medicare Part B. But maybe your […]
Can you still get Medicare Supplement Plan F? Yes and no. It depends. Kind of a cryptic answer. Right? Here’s the deal… Yes. You CAN get Medicare Supplement Plan F if you enrolled before January 1, 2020, were eligible to enroll, or currently have Plan F.1 No. You CAN’T get Medicare Supplement Plan F if […]
When is the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period? The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period occurs during the fall between October 15 and December 7, 2023.1 When you enroll during this time, your coverage begins January 1, 2024. When you start to see and hear advertisements for the Medicare Annual Enrollment period on TV, social media, radio, and […]