Medicare Part B


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CMS Medicare Updates for 2024 The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced the 2024 premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance amounts for Medicare Part A and Part B, and the 2024 Medicare Part D income-related monthly adjustment amounts for Medicare enrollees. Let’s look at some of the updates. Medicare […]

Medicare Updates 2024


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 for a new policy! What kind of plan is it? Medicare is a governmentally run program that provides health insurance for those aged 65 and […]

Questions About Medicare: What to Ask When Looking for Coverage


If you are new to Medicare, or even if you’ve been enrolled for years, the various parts may seem confusing. Here, we’ve compiled a basic breakdown of Medicare Parts A through D.
It is officially Medicare enrollment season! If you are new to Medicare, or even if you’ve been enrolled for years, the various parts may seem confusing. Here, we’ve compiled a basic breakdown of Medicare Parts A through D. You can also add Medicare Supplement plans to expand your Medicare benefits, […]

Medicare Parts A Through D: An overview



Medicare covid19 coverage.
Does Medicare Cover Coronavirus Testing and Treatment. In short, yes, according to Medicare.gov, coronavirus (COVID-19) testing and treatment is covered by Original Medicare. Medicare Part B (outpatient services) covers testing costs. However, only when your doctor or other health care provider who accepts Medicare, orders the test. This is true […]

Does Medicare Cover Coronavirus Testing and Treatment


  As 2020 comes around senior households might want to be wary of changes in Medicare that will potentially hurt their pocketbooks. The federal government recently announced premiums and deductibles for those with traditional medicare will increase. Medicare Part B For 2020 Part B premiums & deductibles for 2020 will […]

Medicare Part A and B To See Cost Increase in ...


With the 2020 year about to begin, you might want to compare your Medicare options for the next year. One way to explore your options is through this year’s 2020 Medicare & You guidebook. The book can be used in many ways most notably providing you the information you need […]

Medicare and You: Why You Should Order a Book Each ...



2020 brings more private insurance plans. Private insurers are increasing their plan offerings for Medicare Advantage. Here’s why you need to look closely. Journalist Philip Moeller the author of the book, “Get What’s Yours for Medicare,” and co-author of “Get What’s Yours: The Revised Secrets to Maxing Out Your Social Security.” recently […]

Private insurers are increasing their plan offerings for Medicare Advantage


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Oppenheimer in NYC November kicked off the new collaboration between Empower Brokerage and Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. Oppenheimer is a leading global full-service brokerage and investment bank with over a century of tradition. They have a proud reputation of helping individuals, families, corporate executives, foundations and endowments, charities, pension plans, […]

Empower Brokerage Helps Oppenheimer in NYC


Mutual of Omaha 2020 Prescription Drug Plans 10
Mutual of Omaha Rx (PDP) Mutual of Omaha is offering two new Medicare Part D prescription drug plans. These plans provide affordable prescription coverage to complete your Medicare benefits. The two new plans are called: Mutual of Omaha Rx Value enhanced plan and the Mutual of Omaha Rx Plus basic […]

Mutual of Omaha 2020 Prescription Drug Plans‎



Allie explains the basics of what Medicare Part B covers Hi! Welcome back to the Dynamic Duo with me, Allie Shipman, and my partner, John Shinn. We are with Empower Brokerage, and today, we’re talking about original Medicare Part B. In general, Part B covers doctor visits, outpatient surgery, and […]

Dynamic Duo: Medicare Part B