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4 Medicare Savings Programs That Could Help You Save Money

Feb 24, 20214 min read

4 Medicare Savings Programs That Could Help You Save Money

Here are 4 Medicare savings programs that can help seniors. Eligibility is based on individual or married couple income limit and resources.

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Top 3 Ways Low-Income Seniors Can Save Money on Medicare Expenses

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Feb 17, 20213 min read

Top 3 Ways Low-Income Seniors Can Save Money on Medicare Expenses

If you are a senior struggling to pay for health care costs because of limited income, there are programs to help with the cost of Medicare.

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Top 10 Things to Consider Before Switching Medicare Advantage Plans During Medicare OEP

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Feb 10, 20213 min read

Top 10 Things to Consider Before Switching Medicare Advantage Plans During Medicare OEP

If needed, seniors can change their Medicare Advantage Plan during Medicare OEP. Here are top 10 things to consider before making a change.

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Top 4 Reasons Medicare Advantage Plans Are Popular

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Feb 3, 20213 min read

Top 4 Reasons Medicare Advantage Plans Are Popular

Medicare Advantage Plans offer many additional perks and advantages over Original Medicare. It's no wonder they are more popular than ever.

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How Does Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage Work with Other Drug Coverage?

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Jan 27, 20214 min read

How Does Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage Work with Other Drug Coverage?

If you have other drug coverage, you may be wondering how they work with Medicare prescription drug coverage. We cover the basics here.

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Here’s What You Can and Can’t Do During Medicare OEP

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Jan 20, 20213 min read

Here’s What You Can and Can’t Do During Medicare OEP

There are two changes that enrollees can make during the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment period and three that they can't. Learn more.

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Can I Dispute a Medicare Part D Late Enrollment Penalty?

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Jan 13, 20213 min read

Can I Dispute a Medicare Part D Late Enrollment Penalty?

If you were assessed a Medicare Part D Late Enrollment Penalty then you may be wondering how you can dispute the decision or avoid the fee.

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Avoid the Medicare Part D Late Enrollment Penalty

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Jan 6, 20213 min read

Avoid the Medicare Part D Late Enrollment Penalty

The best way to avoid the Part D late enrollment penalty is to understand what it is, why the fee is assessed and what actions you can take.

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How To Get Prescription Drug Coverage with Medicare Insurance

oralie

Dec 23, 20203 min read

How To Get Prescription Drug Coverage with Medicare Insurance

To get Medicare prescription drug coverage, you will need to become a member of a Medicare-approved plan first. There are many options.

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Getting Ready to Retire? Let’s Talk About Medicare Costs.

oralie

Dec 16, 20203 min read

Getting Ready to Retire? Let’s Talk About Medicare Costs.

A report by the Employee Benefit Research Institute: the out-of-pocket cost of Medicare could be $130,000 for women and $146,000 for men.

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oralie

Dec 9, 20203 min read

What is Original Medicare Assignment?

When you get healthcare, you want them to accept your insurance payment rate. For Original Medicare, services are payed through assignment.

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What You Need to Know About Medigap Policies in Hawaii

oralie

Dec 2, 20203 min read

What You Need to Know About Medigap Policies in Hawaii

It’s important to understand the rules, coverage and costs that apply to Medigap if you are planning to add it to Original Medicare coverage

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oralie

Nov 25, 20203 min read

What Is a Medicare PFFS Plan?

PFFS Plans may or may not have an established network of doctors and hospitals. Plans without a network can be convenient.

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Nov 18, 20203 min read

What Is a Medicare PPO Plan?

Medicare Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) Plans are a type of Medicare Advantage plan with network health care providers nationwide.

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Nov 11, 20203 min read

What Is a Medicare HMO Plan?

Medicare Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) Plans are one of 4 common kinds of Medicare Advantage plans. Some HMOs offer extra benefits.

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What Is a Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plan?

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Nov 4, 20203 min read

What Is a Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plan?

Medicare Special Needs Plans are a type of Medicare Advantage Plan that only admits members who have specific diseases or characteristics.

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What are the Different Kinds of Medicare Advantage Plans?

oralie

Oct 28, 20203 min read

What are the Different Kinds of Medicare Advantage Plans?

Medicare Advantage plans are private health insurance plans offered to seniors. There are four common kinds of Medicare Advantage plans.

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What You Need to Know about Medicare Part D Costs 2021

oralie

Oct 21, 20203 min read

What You Need to Know about Medicare Part D Costs 2021

Most seniors have Medicare Part D plans to help pay for their prescription drug needs so price and offering changes are important.

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What are the Most Common Types of Medicare Advantage Plans?

oralie

Oct 14, 20203 min read

What are the Most Common Types of Medicare Advantage Plans?

Medicare Advantage plans are private health insurance plans available through Medicare agencies. Here are the most common types of MA Plans.

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Top 5 Ways a Medicare Agency Can Help Seniors Before and During Annual Enrollment Period

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Oct 6, 20203 min read

Top 5 Ways a Medicare Agency Can Help Seniors Before and During Annual Enrollment Period

The time leading up to AEP is important because it’s an opportunity to review your Medicare coverage to make sure that it’s right for you.

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