Here is a short video from the folks at CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) about Medicare Open Enrollment. Most Medicare recipients know that October 15 to December 7 is the Medicare Open Enrollment Period (OEP). 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. (more…)
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. (more…)
Despite what treadmill manufactures want you to believe, you don’t need to spend a dime to feel better and lose weight, too. (more…)
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. (more…)
Many people, both young and old, are surprised to learn that Medicare is not free. Though many of us have paid into Medicare for 40 years or more, we still pay for Medicare benefits whether we use them or not. This is the reason I get upset when I hear people call Medicare an entitlement program for seniors. (more…)
The Medicare & You handbook is mailed to people with Medicare in late September. (more…)
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