May 11, 2020
The word “disability” is one we often hear these days. What exactly is a disability and what does it have to do with Medicare? A “disability” is defined as “a physical or mental condition that limits a person’s movements, senses, or activities” and “a...
Mar 9, 2020
A couple of months ago we talked about the OEP, or Open Enrollment Period, which is from January 1 to March 31 of this year. Remember this what we call the “disenrollment period”, and it means this is the time you can get out of or change your Medicare Advantage Plan....
Feb 17, 2020
Last month we reviewed what OEP means (Open Enrollment Period), or commonly called the “disenrollment period.” We mentioned special circumstances that would create or trigger a Special Enrollment Period (SEP), and as promised, that’s our topic for this month. To help...
Jan 15, 2020
Once again, Happy New Year everyone! We’ve enjoyed sharing information with you through our posts and blogs and we hope they have helped you navigate the Medicare Maze. There are so many acronyms, abbreviations, terms and dates you need to know, it is impossible...
Nov 18, 2019
The One Thing that is a certainty in life is death and taxes. And of course, the fact that everything costs more, right? Social Security gives you a raise and Medicare take’s it back. Look, I know you’ve been bombarded with information about changes, and with...
Oct 21, 2019
If you have Medicare, prescription drug coverage is an optional benefit. But be aware – if you don’t get a Medicare drug plan when you’re first eligible, you may have to pay a late enrollment penalty to join later on. Part D drug coverage is only available...
