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Year: 2020

Questions About Medicare: What to Ask When Looking for Coverage

February 26, 2025December 2, 2020 by Macee Hall
Be sure to ask these important questions about Medicare plans when searching for a new policy!

Looking for new Medicare coverage for 2021? AEP is open until December 7! Be sure to ask these important questions about Medicare plans when searching … Read more

Tags Annual Enrollment Period, medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, Part D

Amazon Pharmacy is Officially Up and Running

February 26, 2025November 30, 2020 by Macee Hall
Amazon, one of the U.S.’s largest online retailers, is making waves in the eCommerce community yet again with the announcement of Amazon Pharmacy.

Amazon, one of the U.S.’s largest online retailers, is making waves in the eCommerce community yet again with the announcement of Amazon Pharmacy. The new … Read more

Tags current events, Part D, prescription drug coverage, Prescription drugs

What Vaccines Does Medicare Cover?

February 26, 2025November 25, 2020 by Macee Hall
With the end of Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period rapidly approaching and news of possible COVID-19 vaccines on the way, you may be wondering, “what vaccines does Medicare cover?”

With the end of Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period rapidly approaching and news of possible COVID-19 vaccines on the way, you may be wondering, “What vaccines … Read more

Tags COVID-19, medicare, Part B, Part D, vaccinations

How to enjoy 2020 Thanksgiving

February 26, 2025November 25, 2020 by Jeffrey Cooperstein

Enjoy your Thanksgiving safely Gatherings and celebrations with friends and family are joyous Thanksgiving rituals, but while it may look different this year, we have … Read more

Tags COVID-19, current events, family, health & safety, holidays & events

Surprise Medical Billing in Michigan

February 20, 2025November 23, 2020 by Jeffrey Cooperstein

New legislation passed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer has made surprise medical billing in Michigan an illegal practice. The law prohibits medical providers from sending large … Read more

Tags current events, finances, government acts & responses, health insurance, medicare

What is Long-Term Care Coverage

February 20, 2025November 21, 2020 by Macee Hall
Though typical health insurance and Medicare provide some long-term care coverage, many of the costs are left for the beneficiary to cover.

AARP reports that approximately half of all Americans aged 65 and up will need some form of long-term care in their lifetimes. Though typical health … Read more

Tags aging statistics, alzheimer's disease, finances, long term care insurance, medicare

What Is Final Expense Insurance and Do I Need It?

February 20, 2025November 19, 2020 by Jenny McCann
What is Final Expense

What Is Final Expense Insurance and Do I Need It? Final expense insurance, a.k.a burial insurance or funeral insurance, is a type of permanent life … Read more

Tags final expense, finances, Funeral Costs, Funeral Planning, Life Insurance

Special Enrollment Period from FEMA

February 26, 2025November 16, 2020 by Jenny McCann
Special Enrollment Period from FEMA

Special Enrollment Period from FEMA Great News. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) granted a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) for beneficiaries impacted by … Read more

Tags current events, Medicare Advantage, prescription drug coverage, Special Enrollment Period

2021 Medicare Premiums and Deductibles

February 26, 2025November 14, 2020 by Macee Hall
When enrolling in or reviewing an existing Medicare policy, make sure to be aware of the rising 2021 Medicare premiums and deductibles.

Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period is officially underway, and beneficiaries can expect a few changes for the coming year including Medicare rate increases. Beneficiaries can expect … Read more

Tags Annual Enrollment Period, medicare, Medicare Costs, Part A, Part B

Dual Eligibility: What You Need to Know

February 26, 2025November 12, 2020 by Macee Hall
Those on Medicare who also live on a low-income may qualify for dual eligibility, which could help them cover or significantly lower their health care costs. 

Government programs Medicare and Medicaid provide health care cost assistance for tens of millions of Americans each year, but there are sometimes gaps that the … Read more

Tags mediare supplement, medicare, Medicare changes, Medicare Costs
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