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Medicare Late Enrollment Penalties

Medicare Enrollment PeriodsThis is the second of two articles concerning Medicare Enrollment. This article discusses the penalties imposed by the federal government if you miss your Initial Enrollment Period.  (more…)

Medicare Enrollment Periods

Medicare Enrollment Periods This is the first of two articles concerning Medicare Enrollment. This article contains information on some of Medicare’s most common enrollment periods. The second article will discuss the penalties imposed by the federal government if you miss your Initial Enrollment Period. (more…)

Silver Sneakers and Medicare

 

What do Silver Sneakers and the Lone Ranger have in common? 

“Hi-Yo Silver away! As a kid growing up in the ’50s, I couldn’t get enough of the Lone Ranger. His theme song made me race to the TV set. Let’s face it; how can you not be energized when listening to the “William Tell” overture or, for that matter, a workout at the gym? Silver Sneakers may not bring back those thrilling days of yesteryear, but the program can sure ramp up your fitness and energy levels. (more…)

Government to Fix This Medicare Mistake

Social Security Number Removal Intuitive

Beginning in April 2018 CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) will begin mailing out new Medicare cards to all Medicare recipients. The new cards will no longer have our Social Security Numbers on the cards. Instead, the replacement cards will have a Medicare Beneficiary Identifier or MBI. (more…)