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Q&A: Can I keep my gym membership if I change insurance?
Can you keep your gym membership if you change insurance?
Q&A: What are some things I can do to reduce the cost of drugs?
What to do if the drug prices, even with a prescription drug plan, are too high.
Q&A: Why am I paying so much for insurance?
This is a very sensitive question and I did my best to answer it.
Keywords: medicare costs, medicare supplement
Website Q&A: My employer is providing retirement medical coverage. What are some things to look for?
Our monthly bonus question: What are some things to consider when comparing employer coverage to individual coverage for retirement medical plans?
Q&A: What is "Extra Help?" Is it the same as a subsidy and will I qualify for it?
This week we have a Medicare Part D question.
Q&A: What's the difference between a deductible, co-insurance, and co-payment?
In this week's Q&A, we discuss what a deductible, co-insurance, and co-payment is. And we also answer the question why they are in your insurance.
Q&A: Do Brands Matter
Does the name of the insurance company matter when picking a medicare supplement? Here we go into the details.
Keywords: medicare supplement
Q&A: Will my insurance work if I am out of state visiting my children?
Here's a question we get asked a lot: what happens when you leave the state. Will your health insurance work or not?
Q&A: Why pay for a supplement when there are $0 options and I only see a doctor once a year?
Another question from our ever evolving line of Q&A's.
Keywords: medicare advantage, medicare supplement
Q&A: What's the difference between a plan with no premium and a plan that costs $100 a month?
Welcome to our first Q&A video!
Reminder: Annual Election Period Begins Today
Just a quick reminder to all our readers that the time to begin looking for new Medicare begins today. Contact us for assistance in learning about the plans available to you for next year.
Keywords: aep
Do I Change My Insurance? A Guide for Surviving This Year's Enrollment Period
Every year, Medicare gives you the opportunity to change certain insurance plans. But do you need to act? Here's a handy guide on what you should look at this year.
Medicare's Coverage of Preventative Services
Brief description of how Medicare covers some commonly requested preventative services.
Keywords: medicare benefits
Drug Costs Too High?
Some ways you can reduce your Prescription Drug costs.
Keywords: medicare part d, prescription drug plans
Diabetes and Medicare: What is Covered and How?
One of the most expensive diseases affecting older Americans today is diabetes. Learn about what Medicare pays for and how to get more information.
Medicare and Health Insurance: The Traveller's Dilemma
Will your insurance work when you travel? Good question. Here's the ins and outs of using your insurance when you go out of town.
Medicare and the ACA's "Minimum Essential Coverage"
How does Medicare meet the ACA's requirement of Minimum Essential Coverage? This brief article explains.
Find a Doc
When you are sick, the key to getting better is having a great doctor. Here is some information on selecting a doctor based on the insurance you have.
Keywords: medicare, medicare benefits
More FAQ's You Should Ask
Here are a list of 5 more common questions you should seek out answers to when choosing an insurance plan.
Will My Doctor Take It?
One of the most common things we get asked by clients and potential clients alike is that all-important question, "will my doctor take this insurance?" Here we explain what kind of insurance is taken by which doctors.
Keywords: medicare advantage, medicare supplement
Paying too Much for Medicare? Reduce Your Premiums!
Some people are being charged higher Medicare premiums than others due to reported income from two years ago. If you have recently experienced a decline in your income, here are some possible ways to avoid the Medicare adjustment.
FAQ's You Should Ask
Normally, before a person makes a decision, they read a list of frequently asked questions (FAQ's). However, there's a list of questions people SHOULD ask but don't. Here's a list of 5 FAQ's to ask.
When Figuring A Prescription Plan, It's the Little Things That Matter
Here are some little things you can do to ensure you get an accurate result in finding a prescription drug plan each year.
Your Medicare Number: What Do Those Letters Mean?
One of the things that perplex our clients most are the letters on a client's Medicare card. Here's a brief description of the most common Medicare numbers and what the letters mean.
Keywords: medicare, social security
Medicare Cost Changes for 2016
Medicare recently Every year, Medicare's deductibles and cost sharing change a bit. Here is a breakdown of these changes for the coming year.
Keywords: medicare costs
Medicare Premiums for 2016
A breakdown of the premiums for Medicare Part B in 2016, who pays more, who pays less, and why.
Some Projected Medicare Costs for 2016: A Moment of Clarity and Sanity
The Medicare Trustee Report was recently published and shows some high increases for several Medicare costs going into 2016. This explains what the costs are projected to be at this time, and who it might affect. And why most people shouldn't panic.
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