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 Costs
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

Medicare Costs Rise in 2017 Medicare Costs are rising in 2017! Prepare yourself for these upcoming changes! There are changes made to Medicare each year. Changes in coverage as well as cost can greatly affect you. It is important to stay aware of changes. Keep in mind your medical needs […]
Medicare Costs Rise in 2017

Prescription Drug Extra Help Program Medicare offers access to a special program to assist with prescription drug costs called Extra Help. If you have limited income and resources, you can sign up for the Extra Help program. This assists with paying for monthly premiums, annual deductibles and prescription co-payments. Prescription […]
Prescription Drug Extra Help Program
Buying Directly From a Carrier vs Agent Interview with DeWayne Long, Empower Brokerage National Sales Director. That is a great question, and I can answer that very easily. We have direct contracts with carriers, and we have excellent relationships with them. A carrier provides you with support and answers questions […]
Buying Directly From a Carrier vs Agent

Medicare Mistake #3: Believing You Don’t Need Medicare Part B Medicare Part B covers services such as doctor visits, surgical procedures, and lab tests as well as supplies you may need like a wheelchair. This varies for Medicare Advantage plans. Part B covers necessary and preventative services. Part B is […]
Medicare Mistake #3: Believing You Don’t Need Medicare Part B

Medicare Mistake #2: Failing to Enroll in Part B on Time Entering the world of Medicare can be somewhat of a journey through a maze, where a wrong turn can negatively impact your healthcare and finances. Among those mistakes is failing to enroll in Medicare Part B on time is a big […]