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...
Probably the last thing a young couple is thinking about as they stand at the alter is Medicare. Hopefully they’ll be fortunate enough to have sailed through the years leading up to retiring together. We’re going to talk about things you need to consider as a...
When faced with having to make decisions that affect your healthcare AND your pocketbook the best approach is to start gathering information. When someone says “let me give you the nuts and bolts” of something you’re going to get information on how things work –...
If you are approaching age 65, then you’ve probably already received an overload of information on Medicare through ads, emails and the internet. It can be stressful when you know you have to make decisions on a variety of things and there are deadlines looming. We...
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...
One of the most eye-opening facts about Medicare is how much it DOES NOT cover. Need dental services? Eye exams or eyeglasses? Hearing aids and fitting? Routine foot care? None of these items are covered by traditional Medicare Part A and Part B. Additionally,...
