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Month: November 2016

Medicare Mistake #8: Being Too Late to Buy Medigap

September 10, 2026November 28, 2016 by Bill Bronson
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You are eligible to buy Medigap during your 6-month open enrollment period. This is the 6 month period right after you turn 65. If you … Read more

Tags insurance help, medicare, Medigap, special election period

What is the Annual Enrollment Period?

September 10, 2026November 26, 2016 by Bill Bronson
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  Medicare beneficiaries often ask what the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) is and when it begins. During the Annual Enrollment Period, you have the opportunity … Read more

Tags Annual Enrollment Period, medicare, Medicare changes

How Does Medigap Work with Medicare Advantage?

September 10, 2026November 25, 2016 by Bill Bronson
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If you have a Medicare Advantage Plan, it is illegal to be sold a Medigap policy. An insurance agent cannot do this unless their client … Read more

Tags education, medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medigap

4 Steps to Buying a Medigap Policy

April 17, 2024November 25, 2016 by Bill Bronson
Read our useful checklist to ensure you know what expect when finding a medigap policy.

4 Steps to Buying a Medigap Policy Buying a Medigap policy is a critical decision. Shop carefully and compare available policies to see which one … Read more

Tags medicare, medicare review, Medicare Supplement, Medigap, open enrollment period

Medicare and Home Health Care

September 10, 2026November 20, 2016 by Bill Bronson
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People frequently ask, ‘how does Medicare pay for home health care services?’ Many health care treatments that were once offered only in a hospital or … Read more

Tags alternative care, assisted living, medicare, senior lifestyle

Buying a Medigap Policy

February 21, 2024November 19, 2016 by Bill Bronson

Buying a Medigap Policy A Medigap Policy is private health insurance that helps supplement Original Medicare. It helps pay for some of the health care … Read more

Tags medicare, Medicare Supplement, Medigap

Prescription Drug Extra Help Program

February 21, 2024November 18, 2016 by Bill Bronson

Prescription Drug Extra Help Program Medicare offers access to a special program to assist with prescription drug costs called Extra Help. If you have limited … Read more

Tags finances, low income subsidy, medicare, Medicare Costs, medicare extra help

Choosing or Changing Your Medicare Coverage

February 12, 2024November 17, 2016 by Bill Bronson

Choosing or Changing Your Medicare Coverage There are a handful of things to consider when choosing or changing your Medicare coverage. The issues to consider … Read more

Tags medicare, medicare benefits, prescription drug coverage

Top Ten Medicare Mistakes Lunch and Learn

September 1, 2026November 11, 2016 by Bill Bronson

On Friday, November 11th, Empower Brokerage hosted a Lunch & Learn for seniors in the Southlake community. Senior Product Specialist, John Shinn, gave a presentation … Read more

Tags Annual Enrollment Period, medicare, medicare benefits

Buying Directly From a Carrier vs Agent

February 12, 2024November 2, 2016 by Bill Bronson

Buying Directly From a Carrier vs Agent     Interview with DeWayne Long, Empower Brokerage National Sales Director. That is a great question, and I can … Read more

Tags health insurance, medicare, medicare agent, Medicare Costs, Medigap
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