If you’re new to Medicare, then you might be a tad uncertain about when to sign up, when you can change your plan and what the various enrollment periods are. There are quite a few of them, actually, and they mean different things for different people. Right...
What You Need to Know About Part D Plans in 2021
The annual signup period for Medicare ends on December 7th, just four days from today. Called the Medicare Open Enrollment Period, this chance to change your coverage if you already have Medicare only comes around once a year. And for most Medicare members --...
Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Medicare Open Enrollment This Year
Medicare Open Enrollment started today. And if you’ve already got a Medicare plan, then you may know that this is your one guaranteed chance each year to make changes to your health insurance for the coming year. If you didn’t, you do now. There are several enrollment...
4 Reasons to Shop for a Medicare Plan Online This Year
We’re a week away from Medicare Open Enrollment, the one time during the year that everyone with a current Medicare plan can make changes to their coverage for the next year. If you need a refresher on what you can do during open enrollment, head over to our recent...
7 Things You Can Do During Medicare Open Enrollment
Every year, Medicare enrollees get a chance to change their coverage for the upcoming year. It’s a period of time called the Medicare Open Enrollment Period, or OEP for short. There are lots of enrollment periods in Medicare, including your initial window for signing...
What’s the Difference Between Medicare Advantage and Medigap?
With fall right around the corner and Medicare Open Enrollment on the not-so-distant horizon, it’s time to take another look at your health insurance for 2021. If you’re new to Medicare this year, then you might be wondering how to make the most of your health...
How Does Medicare Work with TRICARE?
If you have TRICARE benefits and you’re turning 65 soon, you might be wondering how your current coverage works with Medicare. Are they compatible? Who pays first? And what about Medicare Advantage? You might also get stacks of mailers as your 65th birthday...
Do You Know the Signs of Elder Abuse?
You want the best for your senior friends and family members. And that means loving attention and thorough care. Unfortunately, elder abuse is a common concern in long-term care settings and among family members. Knowing about elder abuse -- its signs, symptoms...
Want to Change Your Medicare Advantage Plan? Here’s What to Look For
If you have a Medicare Advantage plan, then you know that the private version of Medicare combines all the benefits of Parts A and B (Original Medicare) with extras that make your plan worthwhile. But you might not be thrilled with the plan itself. Maybe it doesn’t...
See Your Doctor at Home: How Medicare Members Benefit from Telemedicine
Pandemic or not, seeing your doctor in person isn’t always a good option, especially if you’re in the 65+ crowd. From seasonal flu outbreaks to bad weather, there are lots of reasons why staying in is a safer route than going out -- even when you’re sick. Older adults...