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How Seniors Choose Between Traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage

Oct 26, 20223 min read

How Seniors Choose Between Traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage

Eligible seniors have two options when it comes to Medicare Benefits. How Seniors Choose Between Traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage

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How to Fill in the Gaps that Medicare Does Not Pay For

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Oct 20, 20223 min read

How to Fill in the Gaps that Medicare Does Not Pay For

Medicare doesn't cover everything: dental, prescription drugs, and hearing. Here's How to Fill in the Gaps that Medicare Does Not Pay For.

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How to Avoid the Part B Late Enrollment Penalty

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Oct 12, 20224 min read

How to Avoid the Part B Late Enrollment Penalty

Medicare penalties are assessed for various reasons. Today, we will take a look at how to avoid the Part B late enrollment penalty.

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Oct 6, 20223 min read

When is Medicare Open Enrollment?

When is Medicare open enrollment? Two are two main times when kupuna can enroll in or switch their Medicare plan: The IEP and The AEP.

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Get Ready for Medicare Annual Enrollment Period 2023

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Sep 28, 20223 min read

Get Ready for Medicare Annual Enrollment Period 2023

The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period 2023 is coming right up. It's time to make an appointment with your Medicare agent to ask questions.

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What’s the Difference Between Medicare Supplement and Medicare Advantage?

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Sep 21, 20223 min read

What’s the Difference Between Medicare Supplement and Medicare Advantage?

Annual Enrollment Period is coming so this is a good time to ask: What’s the Difference Between Medicare Supplement and Medicare Advantage?

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It's time to Review Your Annual Notice of Change Letter

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Sep 14, 20223 min read

It's time to Review Your Annual Notice of Change Letter

If you’re enrolled in a Medicare Advantage or Medicare Part D prescription drug plan, you should review your Annual Notice of Change soon.

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Medicare Advantage Enrollment Continued to Grow in 2022

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Sep 7, 20223 min read

Medicare Advantage Enrollment Continued to Grow in 2022

With the benefits that come with Medicare Advantage plans, it's no surprise that Medicare Advantage enrollment continued to grow in 2022.

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Cost Savings Coming to Medicare Part D in 2023

oralie

Aug 24, 20223 min read

Cost Savings Coming to Medicare Part D in 2023

There are Cost Savings Coming to Medicare Part D in 2023 including lower average premiums and a cap on the cost of insulin.

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High Income Earner? Here are 4 Strategies to Help you Avoid the Medicare Part B Premium Surcharge

oralie

Aug 18, 20223 min read

High Income Earner? Here are 4 Strategies to Help you Avoid the Medicare Part B Premium Surcharge

Are you a High Income Earner? Here are 4 Strategies to Help you Avoid the Medicare Part B Premium Surcharge (IRMAA)

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How to Become a Medicare Insurance Agent

oralie

Aug 11, 20223 min read

How to Become a Medicare Insurance Agent

If you’re looking for a new career path in Hawaii, you may want to consider Medicare sales. Here's how to become a Medicare agent.

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Top 5 Reasons Seniors Benefit from Working with a Medicare Insurance Agent

oralie

Aug 3, 20223 min read

Top 5 Reasons Seniors Benefit from Working with a Medicare Insurance Agent

The transition to Medicare can be overwhelming. Here are the Top 5 Reasons Seniors Benefit from Working with a Medicare Insurance Agent.

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Avoid Penalties for Not Signing up for Medicare

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Jul 28, 20224 min read

Avoid Penalties for Not Signing up for Medicare

When kupuna sign up for Medicare during their Initial Enrollment Period, they can avoid penalties for not signing up for Medicare on time.

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Jul 22, 20224 min read

5 Steps to Get Ready for Medicare

We provide five steps to get ready for Medicare as you approach your 65th birthday. Contact Premier Benefit Consultants today.

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Jul 13, 20223 min read

Medicare Changes 2022

There are Medicare changes every year, usually affecting prices or benefits paid by Medicare beneficiaries. Here are Medicare changes 2022.

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What Are Medicare Part B Excess Charges and How Can You Avoid Them?

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Jul 8, 20223 min read

What Are Medicare Part B Excess Charges and How Can You Avoid Them?

Medicare beneficiaries may pay Medicare Part B excess charges when they visit doctors or DME suppliers who don’t accept Medicare assignment.

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What Seniors Need to Know About Signing Up for Medicare Before Claiming Social Security

oralie

Jun 29, 20223 min read

What Seniors Need to Know About Signing Up for Medicare Before Claiming Social Security

Read this article if you don't sign up for Social Social Security by the age of 65: Signing Up for Medicare Before Claiming Social Security.

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What’s the Difference Between Medicare and Social Security?

oralie

Jun 23, 20223 min read

What’s the Difference Between Medicare and Social Security?

What’s the Difference Between Medicare and Social Security? These federal programs are both similar and different.

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Best Medicare Supplement Plans in Hawaii for 2022

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Jun 16, 20224 min read

Best Medicare Supplement Plans in Hawaii for 2022

The Best Medicare Supplement Plans in Hawaii for 2022 depend on your needs and budget. Read on to learn which plans may suit your needs.

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How to Choose the Right Medicare Plan for Me

oralie

Jun 8, 20224 min read

How to Choose the Right Medicare Plan for Me

If you’re ready to sign up for Medicare or you want to switch plans, you may be wondering: how to choose the right Medicare plan for me?

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