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Last month we reviewed what OEP means (Open Enrollment Period), or commonly called the “disenrollment period.” We mentioned special circumstances that would create or trigger a Special Enrollment Period (SEP), and as promised, that’s our topic for this month. To help...
We’ve enjoyed sharing information with you through our posts and blogs and we hope they have helped you navigate the Medicare Maze. There are so many acronyms, abbreviations, terms and dates you need to know, it is impossible to keep up with it on your...
Where did the time go? Seems like you were just getting out of high school, and now your friends are talking up the 50th reunion in a few years. Geez! So here you are, on the cusp of the BIG 6 – 5!! And maybe even retirement. Congratulations! One thing you’re...
Probably the last thing a young couple is thinking about as they stand at the alter is Medicare. Hopefully they’ll be fortunate enough to have sailed through the years leading up to retiring together. We’re going to talk about things you need to consider as a married...
When faced with having to make decisions that affect your healthcare AND your pocketbook the best approach is to start gathering information. When someone says “let me give you the nuts and bolts” of something you’re going to get information on how things work - the...
If you are approaching age 65, then you’ve probably already received an overload of information on Medicare through ads, emails and the internet. It can be stressful when you know you have to make decisions on a variety of things and there are deadlines looming. We...
If you have Medicare, prescription drug coverage is an optional benefit. But be aware - if you don’t get a Medicare drug plan when you're first eligible, you may have to pay a late enrollment penalty to join later on. Part D drug coverage is only available from...
One of the most eye-opening facts about Medicare is how much it DOES NOT cover. Need dental services? Eye exams or eyeglasses? Hearing aids and fitting? Routine foot care? None of these items are covered by traditional Medicare Part A and Part B. Additionally, it is...
By Gary Smith If you have Medicare, it is important to know about your options during the Annual Election Period, or AEP as we like to call it here at our agency! The Annual Election Period happens annually at the end of the year. This year the dates are October 15 to...
updated 05/24/2023 By Gary Smith Like everything else in the Medicare maze, when you retire and the options you have are quite confusing. First let me assure you will not pay a penalty or be delayed in your Medicare enrollment just because you are 67, retiring from...
By Gary Smith The Medicare maze is very confusing especially if you plan to work past age 65. If this applies to you, listen up. If you work past age 65, and want to delay your Medicare, you must meet the following: TWO-part rule. This rule also applies to your...
By Gary Smith This is the first confusing issue seniors encounter when it comes to the “maze of Medicare.” Of course, common sense would tell you to call Medicare to sign up for Medicare, right? Well, that would get you a big, “NO, wrong answer!” Thanks you for...