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Historical Traditions: Christmas Trees

February 20, 2025December 28, 2020 by Macee Hall

Sit back, grab your favorite winter beverage, and enjoy learning about our third and final favorite famous Christmas tradition in this series, Christmas trees.

The holiday season is a time full of belief and tradition, and while some holiday traditions are self-explanatory, others are tied to legends dating back … Read more

The Science of mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines

February 20, 2025December 28, 2020 by Macee Hall

These new unique mRNA COVID-19 vaccines may not only change the course of the pandemic but may also change the way vaccinations are produced in the years to come.

The recent emergency approval and pending approval of Pfizer and Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccinations provide hope that the coronavirus pandemic’s end is closer than ever before … Read more

Updated FEMA SEP Extensions

February 25, 2025December 15, 2020 by Jenny McCann

Updated FEMA SEP Extensions Empower Brokerage received updated information regarding FEMA SEP extensions for beneficiaries impacted by FEMA Disaster Declarations. This Special Enrollment Period is … Read more

Writing a Letter to Santa in 2020

February 20, 2025December 14, 2020 by Macee Hall

Writing a letter to Santa is a big deal to many kids around the globe, and with Christmas and other holidays looking a little different this year, this seemingly simple tradition has taken new life through the challenges of the pandemic.

Writing a letter to Santa is a big deal to many kids around the globe, and with Christmas and other holidays looking a little different … Read more

CMS to Begin Geographic Direct Contracting Model by 2022

February 20, 2025December 10, 2020 by Macee Hall

The CMS’s Geographic Direct Contracting Model, also known as Geo, will allow some private carriers to offer Original Medicare coverage to a select number of enrollees.

Traditionally, Original Medicare has only been offered through the federal government, but that may soon change since the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) … Read more

What Are Medicare 5-Star Plans And Why Are They Important?

February 25, 2025December 8, 2020 by Jenny McCann

Medicare 5-Star Plans From CMS for 2021 CMS uses a 5-Star rating system to measure how well Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D plans perform. … Read more

Countries Debate COVID-19 Immunity Passports

February 20, 2025December 4, 2020 by Macee Hall

COVID-19 immunity passports could bring back the air-travel industry and stimulate the world economy, but at what cost?

The COVID-19 pandemic has shaken the whole world, but several groups are fighting to bring a taste of normalcy back. One such group is fighting … Read more

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

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. The new … Read more

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 … Read more