Annual Notice of Change Letter Each year Medicare premiums and deductibles change. During the month of September, you should receive a Medicare Annual Notice of Change (ANOC) Letter. What is the Purpose of this Letter? The purpose of the ANOC letter(s) is to describe any changes for the upcoming year. The insurance company providing your [...]
Medicare Supplement Plans A Medicare Supplement insurance plan, also known as Medigap, is an insurance you can buy that helps pay for the out-of-pocket costs Original Medicare doesn’t cover. There are ten different supplemental plans to choose for coverage. Plans are referred to by letters. The three most purchased plans are Plan F, Plan [...]
The Annual Election Period for Medicare begins October 15th and runs through December 7th. This is the time to look at your Medicare benefits/plans to decide if you would like to make a change for the upcoming year. It is important to review your plan annually to see what changes are approaching. Our job is [...]
What is the process of enrolling in Medicare Part B?
How Do I Apply For Medicare? You may apply for Medicare online in less than 10 minutes. You simply fill out the online application to enroll in Medicare. Apply for Medicare at SSA.gov Social Security will review and process your application. If any additional information is needed, Social Security will contact you. If you aren’t [...]
When Can I Change My Medicare Supplement (Medigap)?
Medicare in Tupelo, MS Medicare plans available to those eligible in Tupelo include Medigap, Medicare Advantage, and Part D prescription drug plans. Enrollment into any of the following plans requires eligibility for Medicare. Depending on your needs, the most comprehensive coverage offered is through a Medigap plan, also referred to as a Medicare Supplement plan. You first become eligible [...]
Medicare Part D: A Brief Description
Starting Medicare: A Brief Overview A few months prior to your 65th birthday, you will receive a book in the mail entitled Medicare and You Handbook. This book has information and terms that may be difficult to understand. In addition to receiving this handbook, you will likely receive several letters from insurance companies targeting you [...]
2020 Medicare Costs - A brief overview of Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B premiums and costs
