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Is Plan F Going Away in 2020?

I thought now would be a good time to deal with the newest Medicare “elephant in the room”, which are all the rumors circulating about Plan F.You may have read about the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA) which was signed into law by...

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Medicare Reform: No, the Sky is Not Falling

These are the facts, not speculation from people who have an agenda. Over the past several weeks, I have read numerous articles about Medicare reform. Most of them are long on speculation and short on facts and no, the Republicans are not going to toss Granny off the...

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Treat Yourself Well

Sometimes it seems as if life is all about work, chores, caregiving, and other day-to-day requirements. We seem to have lost our joy and our sense of fun, and it’s no fun being a martyr or thinking, “Well, maybe someday I’ll have time to do what I want to.” Instead of...

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2017 Medicare Parts A & B Premiums & Deductibles

CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) has released the 2017 premiums for Medicare inpatient hospital (Part A) and physician and outpatient services (Part B) The Part A inpatient hospital deductible will increase to $1,316 that is an increase of $28.00 from...

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Veterans and Medicare

Are you a retired service member enrolled in Tricare or are you a veteran eligible for VA health care? First, from one veteran to another, thank you for your service to our country. If you are about to turn 65 and are eligible for Tricare for Life you must enroll in...

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Understanding Medicare Annual Election Period

As most Medicare recipients know, October 15 to December 7 is the Medicare Annual Election Period. During this time, you may make changes to your Medicare Advantage or Medicare Prescription Drug plan. Any changes made during this time will take effect on January 1....

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