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A Special Note About The Recent United Healthcare Rate Increase
I wanted to share some important news about United Healthcare Medicare Supplement plans. You may have received word about the premium increase. I know that’s not the kind of news anyone enjoys hearing about. So, let’s go over what’s happening and what it means for...
United Healthcare Rate Increase
United Healthcare Rate IncreaseIt is impossible to predict which Medicare supplement companies will exit, sell their book, pull back, or raise rates quickly. Small companies sometimes raise fast, but sometimes they don’t. Big companies sometimes raise rates fast;...
Using the Medicare Plan Finder
Please watch this informative video for help in selecting the lowest cost drug plan for 2025.Please Note: When you enroll in a new drug plan, it will take effect on January 1 and automatically cancel your previous drug plan.Below is the contact information for the...
Significant Changes to Medicare Prescription Drug Plans for 2025
We don’t know how much more Medicare Drug Premiums will increase, but people in the industry expect prescription plan premiums to increase by 50% or more.
2023 Medicare Costs
CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) has announced the Medicare Part A & Part B costs for 2023.
Medicare And Travel Outside The United States?
In most situations, Medicare won’t pay for health care or supplies you get outside the United States.
Medicare Part B Premiums
Original Medicare consists of two parts Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) and Medicare Part B (medical insurance).
Watch Out For Medicare Scams
With 60 million people on Medicare, they present a huge target for scammers looking to steal personal information or defraud Medicare.
Medicare Basics
Original Medicare consists of Medicare Part A Hospital Insurance and Medicare Part B medical insurance.
COBRA and Medicare
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.
Colorado Special Enrollment Period
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. You will be able to change plans just by submitting a...
Setup a MyMedicare.gov Account
Here are a few of the many reasons to set up a MyMedicare.gov account
Medicare and Telehealth Services
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...
Medicare and Durable Medical Equipment
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.
Medicare and the Coronavirus
What Medicare Will Cover? Testing Medicare Part B covers a test to check if you have the coronavirus. The test will be covered when your doctor or other health care provider orders it. You will pay no out-of-pocket costs. Hospitalization If you are diagnosed with the...