2018 Medicare Open Enrollment started a few weeks ago, on October 15th. Which means, if you need to adjust your Medicare plan you will have until December 7th to shop, compare, and join a 2019 plan. What can you do in the medicare open enrollment period? Remember it’s not always about cost. You will need to determine if your coverage is appropriate for your needs swell as affordable. Here are … [Read more...]
How to Budget For Medicare Costs While Planning Your Retirement
Do not forget to add health care costs into your retirement planning. First of all, have you thought about your health care needs when you retire? Like most people planning their retirement roadmap you may have underestimated the costs of health care as you age. If you qualify, Medicare Part A is free and does cover some level of hospitalization. Consequently, there are many aspects of … [Read more...]
New Medicare Card Mailing Schedule
Starting in April of this year, those who are on Medicare will receive a new Medicare card. The new cards are designed to help improve your security and protect your identity. Therefore, they will include a Medicare number (that is unique to you). Also, your benefits and coverage will stay the same. Medicare will automatically send out new cards to the addresses they have on file with … [Read more...]
Social Media: 8 Reasons Seniors Should Care
Seniors over 65 are more “tech savvy” than ever before. They are participating in social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and more. There are many benefits to seniors for using social media. Here are several reasons for them to do so, especially for those living on their own. But there are benefits for those in senior care or living facilities as well. Keep in touch Social … [Read more...]
Learn About The New Medicare Cards
Starting April of this year, 2018, those who are on Medicare will receive a new Medicare card. The new Medicare card is designed to help improve your security and protect your identity. Therefore, your new cards will include a Medicare number (that is unique to you). Also, all your benefits and coverage will stay the same. In addition, another change you will see on the new cards is the … [Read more...]
February is Heart Disease Awareness Month
In the United States, heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. As a result, it is estimated about 630,000 people die each year from some form of heart disease. February is considered American Heart Month. Therefore, let this month be a reminder for you to take the necessary steps to prevent or catch any heart diseases you may have. The best way to start is to … [Read more...]
2018 Medicare Premiums and Deductibles
The 2018 Medicare premiums and deductibles have been announced by The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Below are some of the key changes that will be affecting Medicare beneficiaries. 70 percent of Medicare enrollees currently pay lower monthly Part B premiums due to the “hold harmless” provision, which prevents Medicare premiums rising more than the Social Security … [Read more...]
Medicare Open Enrollment 2017: Start Shopping Smart
2017 Medicare Open Enrollment started a few weeks ago, on October 15th. Which means, if you need to adjust your Medicare plan you will have until December 7th to shop, compare, and join a 2018 plan. What can you do in the medicare open enrollment period? Remember it’s not always about cost. You will need to determine if your coverage is appropriate for your needs swell as affordable. … [Read more...]
How 2018 Social Security COLA Affects Part B Enrollees
How 2018 Social Security COLA Affects Part B enrollees Article Posted: 16 Oct 2017 08:49 AM PDT On Friday, the Social Security Administration announced that the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2018 will see a 2 percent increase in benefits from 2017, resulting in the largest adjustment since 2012. The increase will affect more than 69 million people, including more than 8 million … [Read more...]
Top Ten Medicare Mistakes
We have said this before, but Medicare can be confusing. It’s no wonder people make Medicare mistakes when enrolling or selecting plans. But sometimes these mistakes can end up being costly. AARP has compiled a list of the top ten mistakes made by seniors signing up for Medicare. Some mistakes are easily avoidable. As always, refer to an expert if you have questions or you want the peace of … [Read more...]
