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Hospital Indemnity

June 24, 2025May 8, 2023 by Joey Hinojosa
A female patient rests in a hospital bed.

Why do I need hospital indemnity Insurance? An unexpected trip to the hospital is usually unpleasant. You did not plan on suffering an injury or … Read more

Tags hospital indemnity plan, medicare, Medicare Advantage, mindfulness

When can I enroll in Medicare?

June 10, 2025October 10, 2022 by Joey Hinojosa
An elderly man kisses his wife while she leans in and hugs him.

Health insurance can be confusing for many people. You might wonder whom you can trust with your personal information. Empower Brokerage has friendly licensed agents … Read more

Tags medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Costs, medicare review

3 Myths about Medicare

June 10, 2025August 22, 2022 by Jose Lerma
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The Medicare program has provided health coverage for older Americans since being signed into law in 1965 by President Lyndon B. Johnson. Millions of Americans rely on … Read more

Tags medicare, Medicare Advantage, medicare benefits, Medicare Costs

Changing Medicare Advantage Plans

February 21, 2025January 29, 2021 by Jeffrey Cooperstein
the Medicare and You 2021 handbook includes lots of valuable information and answers to frequently asked questions to help you feel prepared for the upcoming open enrollment period!

Changing Medicare Advantage plans can be a big decision in someone’s life, and it can be done for a variety of reasons. Switching to save … Read more

Tags health insurance, Medicare Advantage, Medicare changes, medicare review

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

Tags Medicare Advantage, prescription drug coverage, Special Enrollment Period

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

Tags cms, government acts & responses, medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicare changes

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

Tags cms, Medicare Advantage, Medicare changes, medicare review, Part D

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

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

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
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