Medicare Mistake #5: Failing to Enroll in Part D Prescription Drug Plan Enroll in a Part D plan before prescription drug needs are imminent! Prescription drug coverage is available to anyone with Medicare. If you receive benefits under Medicare Part A and/or B, you are eligible for Part D prescription drug […]
Bill Bronson
Medicare Mistake #4: Thinking You Must Reach Retirement Age You must meet certain requirements for Medicare eligibility. Most people reach full retirement age at 66. You must sign up for Medicare at age 65 to avoid penalties, unless you have health coverage from your job, or from your spouse’s current place […]
Medicare Mistake #4: Thinking You Must Reach Retirement Age
Plan F vs Plan G What is the Difference Between a Plan F and a Plan G? That’s a really great question, we hear that almost everyday in our business. Original Medicare has Part A and Part B. You can add up to 11 Medicare Supplement plan designs. Plan F […]
Plan F vs Plan G
Medicare Costs Rise in 2017 Medicare Costs are rising in 2017! Prepare yourself for these upcoming changes! There are changes made to Medicare each year. Changes in coverage as well as cost can greatly affect you. It is important to stay aware of changes. Keep in mind your medical needs […]
Medicare Costs Rise in 2017
Medicare Supplement vs Medicare Advantage Plans When selecting a Medicare plan you have two choices: Supplement or Advantage Medicare Supplements are designed to supplement Original Medicare and to help pay for things that aren’t covered. Original Medicare has Part A (hospital insurance) and Part B (medical insurance). Medigap, or Medicare […]
Medicare Supplement vs Medicare Advantage
Special Enrollment Periods After the Open Enrollment Period ends, you are locked into your plan. There are, however, special circumstances that may qualify you for a Special Enrollment Period. Think of Special Enrollment Periods (SEPs for short) as lifelines. They allow you to make changes to your Medicare plan outside […]
Qualifying for a Special Enrollment Period
Selecting a Medicare Plan Faye, what do you tell your clients when they’re worried about whether or not they’ll be able to keep their doctor? I usually tell them we have checked to be sure they are in the network, and that there is another type of program where they can go to any doctor they want. So […]
Selecting a Medicare Plan
Annual Disenrollment Period is Around the Corner Senior Product Specialist, John Shinn discusses the upcoming Annual Disenrollment Period Today is the end of the Annual Enrollment Period and we’re coming up to the Annual Disenrollment Period. We get a lot of questions on this, and want to make sure that […]
Annual Disenrollment Period is Around the Corner
The Medicare Annual Election Period is over, as of December 7th, but you may still be able to get help. People think that, just because the Medicare Annual Election Period Ends, they can’t do anything. That’s not true. People can get help with their Medicare options all year long. Medicare […]
Medicare Annual Election Period Ended… But It’s Not Too Late ...
Open Enrollment Period is Almost Over! Open Enrollment Ends on December 7th! Don’t miss out on enrolling in Medicare before the deadline. You will not be able to change your plan once Open Enrollment ends. If you have not yet enrolled in a Medicare plan, call an Empower Brokerage agent today to […]