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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

What If My Medicare Supplement Rates Increase?

June 2, 2025May 30, 2022 by Jose Lerma
Medicare Supplement Rate Increases

What If My Medicare Supplement Rates Increase? Medicare Supplement plans, like any other insurance, increase yearly. Rare instances occur where there is no increase, and … Read more

Tags insurance help, Medicare Costs, medicare review, Medicare Supplement

Saving on Medicare

February 26, 2025January 4, 2021 by Jeffrey Cooperstein

With the yearly increase in price, albeit a small one, here is how saving on Medicare Costs in 2021 can help you in the long … Read more

Tags Medicare Costs, Part A, Part B, Part D

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

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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

Medicare Costs Are High: Where Is Your Money Going

January 8, 2025July 18, 2020 by Jadon Sennet

Medicare isn’t free, and depending on your coverage needs your out-of-pocket could continue to rise according to a report from the Employee Benefit Research Institute. … Read more

Tags medicare, Medicare Costs, Part A, Part B

White House Announces Plan For Medicare Cap On Insulin

December 18, 2024June 2, 2020 by Jenny McCann
Prevent Type 2 Diabetes

White House Announces Plan For Medicare Cap On Insulin The Trump Administration announced a new type of Medicare prescription drug plan that will cap insulin … Read more

Tags diabetes, government acts & responses, medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Costs

Medicare Home Health Coverage

November 18, 2024February 23, 2020 by Jenny McCann
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Medicare Home Health Coverage Medicare Home Health Coverage helps older adults with illness or injury live independently for as long as possible. It is usually … Read more

Tags Medicare Costs, medicare review, Medicare Supplement, Medigap
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