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Articles & Videos About Medicare Along With Information to Motivate and Inspire You
Medicare Open Enrollment
Here is a short video from the folks at CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) about Medicare Open Enrollment.
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...
Walk Away Your Worries
Despite what treadmill manufactures want you to believe, you don’t need to spend a dime to feel better and lose weight, too.
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....
Medicare is not Free
Many people, both young and old, are surprised to learn that Medicare is not free.
Medicare and You Handbook
The Medicare & You handbook is mailed to people with Medicare in late September, you can also find the handbook online at Medicare.gov website. Here is a brief video from the folks at CMS
Medicare and Foreign Travel
In most cases, Medicare won’t pay for healthcare outside the U.S.
Medicare Part D: What You Don’t Know Can Cost You!
Last week I was running a client’s list of prescription drugs (something I offer to do for all my clients) using the Medicare Plan Finder at the Medicare.gov website.
Coordination of Benefits Who Pays First
Do you have Medicare along with other health insurance? Then you need to know which insurer pays first.
Medicare Preventive Benefits
A brief video from CMS (Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services) on Medicare Preventive Benefits. Medicare.
Medicare vs Medicaid
Medicare vs Mediciad
Senior Pass
Senior Pass for National Parks and Forrest. There is a one-time fee of $10.00 and it is good for a lifetime.
YAY FOR YOGA!
In spite of what you might have heard, yoga does not require contortions, a slender body, or being 20-something.
Some Seniors Surprised To Be Automatically Enrolled In Medicare Advantage
You may think you have original Medicare, but a health insurance company can enroll a member of its marketplace or other commercial plan into its Medicare Advantage coverage when that individual becomes eligible for Medicare.
Deciding to Sign-up for Medicare Part B
Here is a video from CMS (Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services) on when you need to sign up for Medicare Part B. If you do not enroll at the right time, you may have to sign up at a latter date, your coverage may be delayed, and you could face a Medicare late...