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When Can I Change My Medicare Benefits?

If you signed up for a Medicare plan that’s no longer meeting your needs, there are times during the year that will allow you to make changes to your coverage. Let’s go over some of the enrollment periods that may give you an opportunity to switch plans and get the…

Decisions to Make When I Sign Up for Medicare

If your 65th birthday is just around the corner, you might be thinking about what choices you have when it comes to choosing health care insurance coverage. Medicare, the federally funded health insurance program in the United States, provides health care coverage for people who are 65 and above and…

How to Stay Safe From the COVID-19 Omicron Variant

The latest COVID-19 variant that is spreading across our country is known as Omicron. The first outbreak of the Omicron variant was diagnosed a few months ago in people living in a South African province. This variant of the original COVID-19 virus is able to spread quickly which makes it…

Will Medicare Pay For My COVID Booster Shot?

The COVID-19 booster is now out for the public at large to help increase your protection levels, but do Medicare benefits extend to it? You don’t want to have to pay for it out of your pocket if you can help it, and this quick guide will outline whether or…

Start Thinking About Your Plans for AEP

Even though we might still be enjoying the sunshine and warm weather that summer brings, it will be fall before we know it…and with that, comes an opportunity to review your Medicare coverage. In September, you’ll be receiving documentation from your Medicare Advantage plan. This Annual Notice of Coverage (ANOC)…

Does Medicare Cover the Cost of At-Home COVID Tests?

One of the most effective tools for diagnosing the presence of and the monitoring of recovery from the COVID virus is the At-Home test kit. The good news is that as of January 2022 the Federal Government enacted a program where private health insurance companies and the Medicaid program will…

Five Things To Know About Medicare If You’re Turning 65

If you’re turning 65 and close to getting Medicare coverage, there are a few things that you should know to ensure that you get the coverage that is right for you. Let’s go over five things you should know regarding Medicare insurance. People can be eligible for Medicare coverage for…

Can I Choose My Doctors on Medicare?

If you’ve been lucky enough to find a physician you’ve developed a rapport with, it can be upsetting to think about changing providers. Depending on the Medicare plan you choose, you may be able to keep seeing your doctors. If you choose Original Medicare, you usually won’t have to pick…

Taking Care of Your Heart

Did you know that heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in the United States for both women and men? This is why it’s so important to be proactive and take steps to protect your heart health, especially as you age. You should start by scheduling an…