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Do You Have to Retire to get Medicare? 

In the United States, the full retirement age was 65 for many years, and this is probably why most people associate the age of 65 with retirement. However, in 1983 the U.S. Congress raised the age for full retirement, affecting people who had been born as early as 1938. Now,…

What are my Medicare physical therapy benefits? 

If you face challenges regarding flexibility, mobility, strength and joint pain, physical therapy is likely a part of your life. Physical therapy is one of the most common ways to treat ailments that affect joints and muscles, and this non-invasive approach is typically considered before moving onto more invasive methods…

What are the different parts of Medicare? 

Ever since 1965, the United States federal government has been providing beneficiaries with health care insurance through the Medicare program. Today, there are more than 62.6 million people who rely on Medicare to assist them with their health care expenses.  You may be eligible for the Medicare health insurance program…

What Does Medicare Pay for if a Loved One is Put in Hospice? 

Hospice care comes at a time when families need help the most. A hospice program not only provides palliative health care services for the terminally ill patient, but it also provides support to the patient’s loved ones.  Palliative care focuses on providing comfort, quality of life, and pain relief rather…

How Can Medicare Insurance Agents Help Me Find a Plan? 

Obtaining Medicare coverage may sound simple, but there are many plans and providers to choose from. To make matters more complicated, Medicare plans include different parts of the Medicare program that cover different things, and this can sometimes make it difficult for seniors with complex health issues to find exactly…

What is Medicare Advantage? 

Medicare Advantage plans are bundled alternatives to Original Medicare. These plans come from private insurance companies that contract with the federal government. The goal is to offer various health insurance benefits for people who qualify for Medicare. So, what’s the difference between Medicare Advantage and Original Medicare? We’ll break this…

How Do I Find Health Insurance for Seniors? 

As people enter their senior years, many find that their health care needs, and their economic capabilities, are much different than they were when they were younger. They often find themselves looking for health care insurance that can stand up to their life changes. If you’ve reached the age where retirement…

How Can Medicare Insurance Agents Help Me? 

The sheer amount of plans available for Medicare can be confusing. Online guides and friendly advice can be helpful, but it’s better to have an expert help you compare your options. A licensed sales agent, sometimes called an independent Medicare advisor, may be able to help answer your questions and…