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Jan 28, 2025
Late enrollment in Medicare or a higher income can lead to higher premiums. However, everyone has the right to appeal their premium determination. Understanding how these premiums work can help you assess their accuracy and decide if you should appeal.
Dec 19, 2024
Your Medicare coverage and costs can change each year, so it’s important to understand and review your benefits. Here’s an overview of what’s new in 2025.
Nov 22, 2024
Medicare covers a lot, but not everything. For example, Medicare doesn’t cover most dental, vision, and hearing care, including hearing aids. It also doesn’t cover most non-emergency transportation or care outside of the U.S. Even when Medicare covers your care, there may be costs left to you, like copays and coinsurances, that can add up. Today we’ll discuss ways to add on to your Medicare to help you access these types of care.
Oct 28, 2024
Preventive care helps prevent illness, detect medical conditions, and keep you healthy. A service is considered preventive if you have no prior symptoms of the disease. In contrast, diagnostic services address symptoms or conditions that you already have. Let’s discuss how Medicare covers preventive care.
Sep 27, 2024
Did you know that you don’t have to be a U.S. citizen to qualify for Medicare? Given the growing number of older immigrants in the U.S. and the unique hurdles they face enrolling in Medicare, Medicare and immigration is an important topic to discuss.
Aug 22, 2024
Fall Open Enrollment is when you can change your Medicare coverage, but knowing where to start can be tricky. In this Blog, you’ll learn strategies to choose the coverage that best fits your needs for 2025.
Jul 29, 2024
In the month or two before Fall Open Enrollment, expect some important letters about your Medicare! These notices will tell you how your coverage and costs are changing for the next year. In this Blog, you’ll learn what to look for in these notices to evaluate how well your coverage will meet your needs in 2025.
Jun 21, 2024
From premiums to copays and deductibles, it can feel difficult to afford health insurance—especially with rising costs. In this blog, learn about programs to help you save on your Medicare costs.
May 21, 2024
If you or a loved one will soon be eligible for Medicare, join us for this Blog! We’ll go over all the basics you should know—from enrollment periods to coverage choices and beyond. Medicare can feel confusing, but we’ll ensure you start on the right foot.
Apr 29, 2024
You might assume that your family would be able to make your health care decisions for you if you were to become incapacitated. However, this isn’t always the case. Your family may not agree on what’s best, or important decisions could fall to your providers instead. This is why it’s important for you to plan ahead. In this blog, learn about advance directives, living wills, health care proxies, and powers of attorney to help ensure that decisions made on your behalf meet your needs and preferences.
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