COBRA and Medicare: If You Don’t Know the Rules You Can Get Bitten
What is COBRA?
COBRA stands for Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act and requires employers with 20 or more employees to offer an 18-month continuation of group health coverage. (more…)
A Colorado Special Enrollment Period (SEP) will run from January 1, 2021, to June 30, 2021. During this time, you will be able to change from Medicare Supplement Plan F to Plan G without any medical underwriting. (more…)
Creating a MyMedicare.gov account is simple and straight forward as most of the information you need is on your Medicare Card. (more…)
Telehealth
Due to the Coronavirus effective March 6, 2020, Medicare has temporarily expanded its coverage of Medicare telehealth services. Expanding the coverage means that people will be able to get coverage from more places, including their homes, using a wider range of devices and communication tools, which include Skype and smartphones. (more…)
What is Durable Equipment (DME)
Durable Medical Equipment as defined by Medicare is reusable medical equipment that is medically necessary due to injury or illness. Examples of DME are blood sugar monitors, walkers, crutches, wheelchairs, and home oxygen equipment and their accessories. (more…)
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