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Medicare Annual Notice of Change

Understanding Your Medicare Annual Notice of Change (ANOC) Letter What it is, what to look for, and what to do next.   What is the ANOC? The ANOC is a letter from your current plan—either a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan or a Medicare Advantage (MA) plan—spelling out any updates that will take effect [...]

By |2025-09-14T20:08:26-05:00September 14th, 2025|Uncategorized|

Working Past 65

Medicare and Working Past 65 Turning 65 doesn’t always mean retiring. If you’re still working—or covered by a spouse’s employer plan—you may want to wait about beginning  Medicare. The right choice depends on your situation, and knowing the rules can save you money and help you avoid penalties later. Do I Have to Sign Up [...]

By |2025-09-03T07:44:27-05:00September 5th, 2025|General, Long Term Care, Medicare, Part A, Part B, Research, Uncategorized|

Who’s Eligible for Medicare?

 Medicare Eligibility Medicare is the federal health insurance program that helps millions of Americans get the care they need. But who qualifies? Let’s break it down in simple terms. The Basics of Medicare Eligibility You may become eligible for Medicare a few different ways: Turning 65 Most people qualify for Medicare when they turn 65 years [...]

By |2025-09-02T11:59:26-05:00September 4th, 2025|General, Medicare, Part A, Part B, Part C|

Medicare and Hospital Ratings

  Hospital Ratings:  What They Mean for You Choosing a hospital is a big decision, and quality of care matters. To make that choice easier, Medicare provides an Overall Star Rating for hospitals across the U.S. This rating takes lots of different quality measures and combines them into a single score—ranging from 1 to 5 stars. Simply put, [...]

By |2025-09-02T11:14:45-05:00September 3rd, 2025|General|

Original Medicare OR Medicare Advantage

How to Choose the Right Fit for You Choosing a Medicare plan can feel overwhelming. You’ve probably heard about Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage Plans, but what’s the real difference? Both options will give you health coverage—it just depends on your lifestyle, budget, and priorities. Let’s walk through the main things to consider so you can feel more [...]

By |2025-09-02T10:34:36-05:00September 2nd, 2025|General, Medicare, Medicare Supplement|

What is a Medicare Supplement?

  Medicare Supplements Original Medicare is intended to help cover your healthcare costs. Unfortunately, Original Medicare (Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B) does not pay 100% of your costs for medical care.  You will be financially responsible for copays, coinsurance, and deductibles. After Medicare pays, your cost will usually be 20% for medical services [...]

By |2025-08-08T07:02:49-05:00August 6th, 2025|Uncategorized|

Medicare Questions

New to Medicare: Questions and Considerations About Your Coverage Options   New to Medicare Several months prior to your 65th birthday, something happens.  You start receiving mail and phone calls like never before.  Every phone call and letter you receive in the mail seems to be about Medicare. You will also receive a book in [...]

By |2025-07-08T08:06:32-05:00June 11th, 2025|Uncategorized|

Medicare Supplement (Medigap) Plan Questions

  Medicare Supplement (Medigap) Plan Questions  Am I eligible to purchase a Medicare Supplement (Medigap) policy? If you are enrolled in both Medicare Part A and Part B, you can purchase a Medicare supplement insurance policy. If you have had your Medicare Part B six months or less, you are in a period called open enrollment. [...]

By |2025-05-20T17:52:04-05:00April 29th, 2025|Medicare, Medicare Supplement, Part A, Part B, Plan G, Uncategorized|

What Does Medicare Cost?

What Does Medicare Cost? Medicare Part A Covers inpatient hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, hospice, inpatient rehabilitation, and some home health care services. Thankfully, most Medicare beneficiaries do not have a Part A premium since they have 40 or more quarters of employment. Forty Quarters is the equivalent to ten years. For a stay in a [...]

By |2025-05-17T10:31:37-05:00April 14th, 2025|General, Medicare, Part A, Part B|

What is The Difference Between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage?

Original Medicare & Medicare Advantage Comparing Your Two Coverage Options Original Medicare (Medicare Part A & Medicare Part B) and Medicare Advantage (Part C) are two different ways to receive your Medicare benefits/coverage. Both options provide you with hospital and medical insurance, but there are differences between them. Learning about the differences in your coverage options will allow [...]

By |2025-08-08T07:18:02-05:00April 10th, 2025|General, Medicare, Part A, Part B, Part C, Part D|
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