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Surprise Medical Billing in Michigan

February 20, 2025November 23, 2020 by Jeffrey Cooperstein

New legislation passed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer has made surprise medical billing in Michigan an illegal practice. The law prohibits medical providers from sending large … Read more

Tags current events, finances, government acts & responses, health insurance, medicare

What is Long-Term Care Coverage

February 20, 2025November 21, 2020 by Macee Hall
Though typical health insurance and Medicare provide some long-term care coverage, many of the costs are left for the beneficiary to cover.

AARP reports that approximately half of all Americans aged 65 and up will need some form of long-term care in their lifetimes. Though typical health … Read more

Tags aging statistics, alzheimer's disease, finances, long term care insurance, medicare

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

Tags mediare supplement, medicare, Medicare changes, Medicare Costs

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

Why You Still Need An Agent In The Pandemic

February 11, 2025September 27, 2020 by Joe Manichia
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 … Read more

Tags insurance help, medicare, medicare agents

A Look at the Medicare and You 2021 Handbook

February 11, 2025September 26, 2020 by Macee Hall
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 … Read more

Tags cms, COVID-19, medicare, medicare benefits, Medicare changes

Medicare Changes In 2021

February 26, 2025September 23, 2020 by Joe Manichia
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 … Read more

Tags health insurance, medicare, Medicare changes, teleheath

Medicare & Medicaid: Dual Eligibility

February 5, 2025September 17, 2020 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 … Read more

Tags Dual Eligible, health insurance, Medicaid, medicare
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