Special Enrollment Period

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There is an increasing number of adults 65 and up that are choosing to stay in the workforce. This requires them to decide between continuing with their employer-sponsored insurance plan or signing up for Medicare. Let’s discuss the possibilities and determine if either option is better. More Than 20 Employees […]

What If I’m 65 and Still Working?

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qualifying events
What Are Qualifying Events? The health insurance plan you bought when you were single with no kids, will not necessarily serve you the same way if you get married or have children. Luckily, those types of changes are considered qualifying events, which means that you can make the necessary changes […]

What Are Qualifying Events?

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Updated FEMA SEP Extensions Empower Brokerage received updated information regarding FEMA SEP extensions for beneficiaries impacted by FEMA Disaster Declarations. This Special Enrollment Period is for Medicare beneficiaries who could not submit a Medicare Advantage or Prescription Drug Plan enrollment request due to the disaster. This includes both enrollment and […]

Updated FEMA SEP Extensions

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Special Enrollment Period from FEMA
Special Enrollment Period from FEMA Great News. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) granted a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) for beneficiaries impacted by FEMA Disaster Declarations. This SEP is for Medicare beneficiaries who could not submit a Medicare Advantage or Prescription Drug Plan enrollment request due to the […]

Special Enrollment Period from FEMA

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Medicare Advantage Special Open Enrollment
CMS has established a special enrollment opportunity for individuals affected by a weather-related emergency or major disaster who need to enroll in, disenroll from or switch Medicare health or prescription drug plans and missed other enrollment periods. This opportunity will be available in areas for which the Federal Emergency Management […]

FEMA Special Enrollment Period for 2020

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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 ...

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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

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Special Enrollment Periods (SEP) Thank you for tuning in for Empower Brokerage’s informational session! Today’s topic we’re going to be talking about year-round enrollment opportunities, and things every consumer should know about this subject. AEP is over, however, you still have a few options to get your coverage. These options […]

Special Enrollment Periods (SEP)

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Individuals affected by the hurricanes in Texas, Louisiana, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands will be eligible to switch, enroll and disenroll in MAPD and PDP plans until December 31st. Individuals affected by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, and Tropical Storm Nate have […]

Hurricane Special Enrollment Period for Those Affected by Recent Storms

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