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Medicare OEP 2020: How to Make Changes to Your Medicare Advantage Plan
Understanding Medicare OEP: Key Changes for Your Medicare Advantage Plan Medicare Open Enrollment Period (OEP) 2020 will begin on January 1st. If you are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage Plan (maybe you signed up for a new plan during AEP 2020?) and wish to adjust your coverage, you may qualify to make a one-time change to your existing policy. Medicare OEP 2020. What is it? OEP is the Medicare election period that runs from January 1st to March 31st each year. It allows Medicare beneficiaries enrolled in Medicare Advantage Plans to: Switch from one Medicare Advantage plan to another [...]
What to Do with Your Medicare Annual Notice of Change Letter
The Medicare Annual Notice of Change Letter (also known as the ANOC) is a notification sent to Medicare beneficiaries each September from their plan provider. The letter lets seniors know that the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) is coming up, allowing them to make changes to their Medicare health benefit plan. Beneficiaries with a Medicare Advantage Plan, Part A, Part B or Part D prescription plan will receive the ANOC However, people with Medigap Plan or Medicare Supplement Plan will most likely NOT receive the notification, as this plan’s benefits do not change annually. To ensure you know what to look [...]
Medicare AEP and OEP 2020: Are You Ready?
Maximizing Medicare Benefits: Understanding AEP and OEP for 2020 The Medicare AEP and OEP 2020 seasons are just around the corner. The (almost) back-to-back enrollment periods fall at some of the busier times of the year. Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) straddles Thanksgiving and Open Enrollment Period (OEP) starts New Year’s Day. Before the holiday season whisks you away, here are some tips and reminders to ensure you get the Medicare coverage you need for the upcoming year. Medicare AEP and OEP 2020: What’s the difference? AEP happens once a year in the fall. It begins on October 15th and [...]
3 Super Useful Summer Tips for Seniors
Essential Summer Safety Tips for Seniors: Stay Safe and Healthy All Season Long Summer tips for seniors can be a practical reminder for staying safe, healthy, and happy as the temperatures soar. Whether you like to stay active, enjoy local tourist activities, or take a road trip, the following tips will help you enjoy the hotter months. 1) Hydrate (with personalized flavors) You’ve probably heard this before: During the summer months, make sure you drink extra water. It’s sound advice, as the human body must stay hydrated to stay healthy. By the time you feel thirsty, you’re already in a [...]
Travel for Retirees: Embrace Your Local Tourist Attractions
Exploring Local Gems: Uncover the Best Tourist Attractions Right in Your Backyard Summer travel for retirees often requires advanced planning: booking flights, reserving hotel rooms, and buying travel insurance. But if you’re looking for a simple, spontaneous trip, you can play tourist at home! Maybe you’ve not visited the local sites because they are tourist spots. Perhaps you’ve lived in your area for a long time but have yet to ride the information trolley downtown or take a harbor cruise. Playing tourist allows you to see your city or town through a new, wondrous lens. If you find yourself [...]
5 Simple Tips for Staying Healthy over the Holidays
Stay Healthy Over the Holidays: Top 5 Tips for Seniors Staying healthy over the holidays can be a challenge. Whether flying to see your grandchildren on another coast or filling your calendar with end-of-year events, these schedule changes can throw you off your game. Here’s a handy, stay-healthy checklist Think of it as a reminder that taking care of yourself is priority number one. After all, you don’t want to miss out on the holiday fun because you’re under the weather! 1. Get your flu shot According the CDC, “Flu vaccination is especially important for people 65 years and [...]
How to Make Changing Your Medicare Benefits Easy [and Fun]
Changing Your Medicare Benefits: Simple Steps to Make Decisions with Confidence Changing your Medicare benefits during Annual Enrollment Period 2019 doesn't have to be difficult! We're here to make it easy... There are things you can do that are fun — like “edgewalking” Canada’s CN Tower (168 feet above the ground, on a ledge, toes-only, just you and a tether) or floating (endlessly) in one of the world’s largest swimming pools at the Alfonso del Mar Resort in Chile. Then there are things you may consider not quite as exhilarating, such as working out what changes you need to [...]
Why Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) is a Big Deal
Medicare Annual Enrollment Period is just around the corner. It’s your once-a-year opportunity to make adjustments to your existing Medicare plan... Jack and Sarah both enrolled in original Medicare last year. Their biggest worry? Not having dental coverage. During decades of work and raising their family, they enjoyed the benefits of dental insurance. Now, without benefits, they’re waiting as long as possible between cleanings. Plus, Jack needed a root canal several months ago — some coverage would’ve been nice to offset that expense! They know Annual Enrollment Period starts October 15, so Jack and Sarah are getting ready to add [...]
New Medicare Cards Coming Soon: What You Can Expect
New Medicare Cards Are Coming Soon: What to Expect and How to Prepare Adults enrolled in Medicare will receive their new Medicare cards over the next 12 months. In fact, by law, all cards must be mailed by April, 2019. Some may receive the cards within weeks, while others will get theirs early next year. In the meantime, here’s what to expect as you wait for your new card to arrive. Cards are rolling out in waves — delivery to a handful of states is now underway. The remaining states will follow on a schedule. As long as your information [...]
