We each make choices every single day of the week. Choices such as what time we get up, what we eat for breakfast, and what we wear are made every morning. Choices as to where we work, the friends we socialize with, where and who we live with are made with happiness in mind. Choices […]
Star Ratings
April 2, 2019 by
When it comes to Medicare Advantage plans or Medicare Prescription Drug plans, CMS (The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid) use a five star rating to measure Medicare beneficiaries experience with the plan that he or she has. When presenting either a Medicare Advantage plan or a Medicare Prescription Drug plan to a client, it is […]
Why do I pay more for Medicare costs?
March 25, 2019 by
Why am I paying more for my Part B Medicare coverage? Why is my Prescription Drug coverage higher than others? This is a perfect time to answer these questions based on the fact that higher premiums have had to be paid for three out of my last five Medicare clients. The answers can be different […]
We All Have Far More in Common
March 19, 2019 by
About four years ago, our town wanted to bring in a SOS Recovery Center. A SOS Recovery Center helps to reduce the stigma and harm that is associated with substance abuse by providing support for people in all stages of recovery. The Center was getting both support and disapproval from downtown businesses because it was […]
Life is Like a Box of Chocolates
March 4, 2019 by
“Mama always said that life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you are going to get.” Tom Hanks said these words in one of my favorite movies, Forrest Gump. Whether you have health insurance or Medicare, your health care can also be like a box of chocolates especially if you don’t […]
Turning 65, Eligible for Medicare, and Don’t Know Where to Start
January 21, 2019 by
“I will be turning 65 this year, I’ll be eligible for Medicare, and I don’t have any idea of where to start”. This is a statement that comes my way several times a month. It doesn’t matter how much education you have, Medicare is complex and you may not know where to begin. Questions will […]
The Greatest Gift of All
January 7, 2019 by
For me, it alway feels a little depressing to see the holidays come to an end. Decorations are taken down and put away for another year. Traditions such as family getting together don’t happen as often. We go about our days heading to work, coming home and making dinner, doing chores, and then starting […]
Medicare Supplemental vs Medicare Advantage
October 22, 2018 by
When a client is first eligible for Medicare, one of the first things we do is inform and educate on what Medicare covers and what is doesn’t. Medicare consists of Part A and Part B services. Part A covers inpatient hospital care, skilled nursing care, hospice care, and home health care. Part B […]
The Annual Election Period is Here
October 16, 2018 by
The Annual Election Period is here. What does this mean? Every year between October 15th and December 7th, individuals on Medicare can look at either Medicare Advantage or Prescription Drug Plans and make changes to their current plan or get a plan for the first time. Getting a plan for the first time could result […]
The Countdown Is On
October 1, 2018 by
Already October! It is so hard to believe that we are officially in the last quarter of 2018. We are also fourteen days away from the Annual Election Period for Medicare beneficiaries and one month away from the Open Enrollment for Health Insurance. What exactly does this mean? Regarding the Annual Election Period (AEP), this […]