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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 to help you and your family understand your insurance options. Here are some basics to help you navigate Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Medicare programs are […]

Navigating Medicare and Medicaid

November 5, 2020 in Health / Medicare tagged medicare / Medicare Advantage / Medicare Costs / Medicare Supplement by Macee Hall

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 in a Medicare Advantage Plan. At the beginning of 2021, people with ESRD are allowed to enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is also […]

Top 5 CMS changes for 2021

November 3, 2020 in Medicare tagged medicare / Medicare Advantage / Medicare changes / Medicare Costs by Jeffrey Cooperstein

agents in the pandemic — The pandemic has drastically cut down on the amount of in-person interaction all of us are having with our family and friends. Likewise, the pandemic has further cut down on the interaction we have with people providing services like insurance agents. While this is our current situation, understanding your Medicare […]

Why You Still Need An Agent In The Pandemic

September 27, 2020 in Health / life / Medicare tagged insurance help / medicare / medicare agents by Joe Manichia

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! — Understanding Medicare is no simple task. With yearly changes and several plan options, Medicare can be confusing. Luckily, 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! The Medicare and You […]

A Look at the Medicare and You 2021 Handbook

September 26, 2020 in Medicare tagged cms / COVID-19 / medicare / medicare benefits / Medicare changes by Macee Hall

medicare changes in 2021 — Did you know every year there are changes to Medicare? It’s true. Each year, the government makes slight adjustments to Medicare by adding or removing benefits. Below are the current changes for 2021 from the Medicare and You Handbook for 2021. As always, consult with your Insurance agent to stay […]

Medicare Changes In 2021

September 23, 2020 in Medicare tagged health insurance / medicare / Medicare changes / teleheath by Joe Manichia

dual eligibility — Almost all Americans know that Medicare is a government-funded healthcare program for citizens over 65. Most people also know that Medicaid is the government-funded healthcare program for low-income individuals. However, most Americans are not aware that if you qualify for both programs you may be enrolled in both, this is […]

Medicare & Medicaid: Dual Eligibility

September 17, 2020 in Health / Medicare tagged Dual Eligible / health insurance / Medicaid / medicare by Joe Manichia

It is important for beneficiaries to re-evaluate their Medicare benefits regularly. — For years, you’ve worked hard to ensure that your family was taken care of. Now, you’re finally able to retire and are eligible for Medicare benefits. Once you sign up for Original Medicare, you’re enrolled for life; however, it is important to re-evaluate your policy regularly to make sure that […]

Should I Re-evaluate My Medicare Benefits?

September 16, 2020 in Health / life / Medicare tagged Annual Enrollment Period / medicare / Medicare Advantage / medicare benefits / medicare review / Retirement by Macee Hall

In the aftermath of Hurricane Laura, hospitals in non-impacted areas are working in overdrive providing care for hospitals in the affected regions. Laura was a category 4 hurricane when it made landfall in Texas and Louisiana, causing 6 reported deaths and leaving thousands without power in the region. In order […]

CMS Waives Requirements for Hurricane-Impacted Hospitals

September 7, 2020 in life / Medicare tagged cms / current events / medicare / Special Enrollment Period / Weather by Jeffrey Cooperstein

annual enrollment period — The annual enrollment period (AEP) for Medicare, is quickly approaching, running from Thursday, October 15th to Monday, December 7th, and this period is the opportunity for Medicare beneficiaries to make certain changes to their Medicare coverage. Changes Available To Be Made During the Annual Enrollment Period, Medicare beneficiaries can make […]

The Annual Enrollment Period For Medicare Starts Soon

August 21, 2020 in Medicare tagged Annual Enrollment Period / medicare / Medicare Advantage / Part D by Joe Manichia

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. The study expects prices for premiums and out-of-pocket prescription drug costs could be somewhere up to $130,000 for men and $146,000 for women. Medicare costs […]

Medicare Costs Are High: Where Is Your Money Going

July 18, 2020 in Medicare tagged medicare / Medicare Costs / Part A / Part B by Jadon Sennet