Medicare? Medicaid? We hear about these programs all the time thinking they go hand in hand. Sometimes they do, sometimes they don’t, so let’s take a look and see how they work separately or together. In basic terms, Medicare and Medicaid are two separate...
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...
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....
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...
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...
Where did the time go? Seems like you were just getting out of high school, and now your friends are talking up the 50th reunion in a few years. Geez! So here you are, on the cusp of the BIG 6 – 5!! And maybe even retirement. Congratulations! One thing...
