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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

Federal Government Covering COVID-19-Related Treatment for Uninsured

February 26, 2025November 6, 2020 by Macee Hall
The American government is currently covering COVID-19-related treatment for those without health insurance.

The current coronavirus pandemic has caused worldwide stress and anxiety, especially for older individuals, individuals with pre-existing health conditions, and those without health insurance. There … Read more

Tags COVID-19, government acts & responses, media, vaccinations

Navigating Medicare and Medicaid

February 26, 2025November 5, 2020 by Macee Hall
Although many people know the terms Medicare and Medicaid, it may be easy to confuse the two.

Many Americans are acquainted with the terms Medicare and Medicaid, but few are familiar with the policies each provides. Fortunately, there are many resources available … Read more

Tags medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Costs, Medicare Supplement

Top 5 CMS changes for 2021

February 26, 2025November 3, 2020 by Jeffrey Cooperstein

With AEP in full swing, take a look at the top 5 CMS changes for 2021. People with End-Stage Renal Disease are eligible to enroll … Read more

Tags medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicare changes, Medicare Costs

Health Care Headlines You May Have Missed in the Pandemic

February 26, 2025October 30, 2020 by Macee Hall
Because of the pandemic’s magnitude, several major health care headlines have gone largely unnoticed.

Over the past nine months, the novel COVID-19 has swept international news headlines. News of the coronavirus continues to emerge as we enter the fall … Read more

Tags COVID-19, telehealth, vaccinations, wellness
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