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When we make it to the holidays, we usually give ourselves grace when it comes to our health. We sneak an extra Christmas cookie or double up on mashed potatoes for Thanksgiving dinner. And while we are allowed to take a break during this joyous and celebratory time, we do […]

5 Ways to Stay Healthy This Holiday Season

December 23, 2016 in Medicare tagged health & safety / holidays & events / mindfulness / obesity / wellness by Bill Bronson

Medicare Mistake #9: Failing to Read Your Annual Notice Your Annual Notice specifies changes in plan coverage, service area, and costs for the following year starting in January. Your Annual Notice is mailed to you by September 30th, which is 15 days before Annual Election Period (Oct. 15- Dec 7). […]

Medicare Mistake #9: Failing to Read Your Annual Notice

December 23, 2016 in Medicare tagged annual notice of change / Medicare Advantage / open enrollment period / Prescription drugs by Bill Bronson

Medicare Mistake #7 Picking the Wrong Part D Plan Traditional Medicare does not cover prescription drugs. Part D plans help cover the costs of prescription drugs. Unless you have a Medicare Advantage plan that includes drug coverage or are covered through an employer, it is important you pick out […]

Medicare Mistake #7: Picking the Wrong Part D Plan

December 22, 2016 in Medicare tagged Medicare Costs / Part D / prescription drug coverage / Prescription drugs by Bill Bronson

Medicare Mistake #6: Misunderstanding the Annual Election Period Medicare Annual Election/Open Enrollment is October 15th – December 7th every year Biggest Misconception How to describe the season- Many people are confused about what to call the Medicare Annual Election Period (AEP) Thanks to Obamacare Open Enrollment Season, we now have […]

Medicare Mistake #6: Misunderstanding the Annual Election Period

December 21, 2016 in Medicare tagged Annual Enrollment Period / Enrollment Period / Medicare Advantage / Prescription drugs / special election period by Bill Bronson

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 […]

Medicare Mistake #5: Failing to Enroll in a Part D ...

December 20, 2016 in Medicare tagged Part A / Part B / Part D / Prescription drugs by Bill Bronson

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

December 18, 2016 in Medicare tagged Medicare Costs / Medicare Supplement / Medigap / Plan F / Plan G by Bill Bronson

Medicare Costs Rise in 2017

December 17, 2016 in Medicare tagged Medicare changes / Medicare Costs / Part A / Part B / Part D by Bill Bronson

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 […]