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Wednesday, January 13, 2021 Once the COVID-19 vaccine becomes available, here's what you should know You will need 2 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine for it to be effective. When you receive your first dose, make sure to schedule your second dose. READ MORE >>
Friday, October 16, 2020Do You Need Medicare Part A and Part B? I had a conversation with a friend yesterday who asked me why he needed insurance beyond original Medicare Part A and Part B. He was questioning just why he would need any additional insurance since he was already paying a monthly premium for to Medicare (His Part B is $144. READ MORE >>
Monday, September 28, 2020This is long but well worth reading and paying attention to. I didn't write it, but it comes from a trusted source: justgreatlawyers.com/ Legal Resources and Considerations for Seniors and Persons with Special Needs When it comes to identifying vulnerable populations in our community, some of the more overlooked groups are the elderly and disabled. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, August 26, 2020 Medicare Annual Enrollment Period The Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) for those with Medicare Advantage (MA plans) and Prescription Drug Plans (Part D) begins in less than two months. The AEP, or annual “open enrollment” runs between October 15th and December 7th. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, July 28, 2020 Plan F – Moving Forward You may want to consider moving away from the Medicare Supplement Plan F that you love to a Plan G or Plan N if “value” and premium saving are important to you. I will explain why by reviewing the status of Plan F in 2020 and looking at the future trajectory of Plan F premiums. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, June 24, 2020 How to enroll in Medicare if you are turning 65 Most people become eligible for Medicare when they turn 65. Your Medicare enrollment steps will differ depending on whether or not you are collecting Social Security or Railroad Retirement benefits when you enter your Initial Enrollment Period (IEP) upon turning 65. READ MORE >>
Friday, June 12, 2020 It’s difficult to detect high blood pressure. High blood pressure (also called “hypertension”) usually doesn’t have any warning signs until it causes more serious health issues, like heart attack and heart disease, stroke, eye damage, kidney disease, and vascular dementia. READ MORE >>
Friday, June 12, 2020To help stop the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), many businesses have temporarily closed. If you recently stopped working or lost your health coverage through your job (or another person’s job, like your spouse), you may qualify for a Special Enrollment Period to enroll in Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance). READ MORE >>
Monday, June 8, 2020Are you a guy who puts off doing a task and later wishes he’d just done it? Take care of your body. If you’re a man with Medicare, ask your doctor if you should get tested for prostate cancer, colorectal cancer, or both. Getting screened is the smart move—screening tests can find cancer early, when treatment works best. READ MORE >>
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