Medicare Advantage | Bill Increased By 10xDoes this matter? Of course, it does. Does this mean that Medigap is better? Not necessarily, but you cannot get away from the fundamental differences between Medigap and Medicare Advantage. This easy example illustrates my...
MA Open Enrollment Period | Ends March 31For Existing Medicare Advantage Members OnlyFor most Medicare Advantage members, you can change once but that ends on March 31.If you have received healthcare services, your ‘progress’ towards the annual out of pocket maximum...
How To Avoid Being ScammedUnder the ACA, recordings are not required, texts are allowed. Under Medicare, however, the rules are stricter, in light of elder abuse. Here’s how.No, I didn’t choose the cover, lol.
Medicare Mail Season Has BegunI have now seen a lot of the details for 2023.No, I am not saying a single specific thing about any single plan, prior to October 1, 2022.Medicare Advantage selection is going to be even more brutally difficult with this many choices....
When You Are Married & One Spouse Is Turning 65, It’s More Subtle
Medicare Portion HereI was interviewed on Thursday, On this video, I took the questions, and then interjected with extra comments,. On an interview, I am the passenger, Art is a great pilot.Nevertheless, I always feel like I coulda done better…Questions on inflation...
In Development: Medicare ToolboxPeople don’t know that they are supposed to ask. People don’t know where to start to ask.The issue is that even within my favorite book on the topic (ahem, click the banner at the end of this email), it is difficult to keep the moving...
Medicare Advantage Now Basically 50%Means that the commercials are not going to stop. I don’t have much to add to what I have already said about them.For those that are, or have been confused. Note that the confusion is usually due to the idea that people don’t...
This One Is GoodThe third point in this article is a welcomed one. Social Security offices are now open. For those that need to submit documents, or explain a specific situation, this can be important to actually appear at the Social Security office. Finally.
Close Look At MedigapDo You See What I See? Plan F vs Plan G. Unnamed location, 70 years old. These are the rates for Medigap at a single carrier.This is very, very instructive.Remember:Plan G and Plan F are identical in every way, except that under Plan F, you do not...
MediaMy latest quote in this article: “65-Year-old Couples Need Anywhere From $182,000 to $361,000 to Pay for Health Care Expenses in Retirement: EBRI” (Link)
MedicareIf you want to switch between Medicare Advantage plans,Perhaps you have watched a commercial, called, and enrolled in a plan over the phone (I don’t think this is a very good idea on a single call, there are too many moving parts when considering your...