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How Seniors Can Avoid Losing Coverage During Medicaid’s Unwinding Period

During the COVID-19 pandemic, health care was in an obvious crisis. In addition to healthcare workers navigating how to treat patients in overwhelmed hospitals and perform needed operations within the strictures of quarantine, many people found themselves without health insurance and access to care.  In response to the public health emergency, Congress passed the Families [...]

2023-05-04T14:49:58-07:00May 1st, 2023|Senior Health Insurance|Comments Off on How Seniors Can Avoid Losing Coverage During Medicaid’s Unwinding Period

Will Medicare Cover Your Acupuncture Treatments?

Are you dealing with chronic pain? If so, you likely feel frustrated, angry, and possibly, hopeless. Not to mention the constant discomfort you’re facing can lead to anxiety and depression. Unfortunately, chronic pain keeps many seniors from enjoying their lives to the fullest.  While there’s often not a perfect solution to this problem, there are [...]

2023-05-03T13:01:57-07:00April 1st, 2023|Senior Health Insurance|Comments Off on Will Medicare Cover Your Acupuncture Treatments?

Know Your Benefits: The Key Ancillary Services Medicare Covers

Your medical care is comprised of many moving parts, and some aren’t even technically considered medical treatment. They’re actually seen as add-ons called ancillary services. Insurance like Medicare is built to provide healthcare treatment, but sometimes understanding your coverage can be tricky, especially when dealing with these associated resources. For example, say your friend falls [...]

2023-05-03T13:01:27-07:00April 1st, 2023|Senior Health Insurance|Comments Off on Know Your Benefits: The Key Ancillary Services Medicare Covers

Medicare OEP 2023 is Happening Now–Here’s What You Need to Know

Winter is turning into spring, which means longer days, blooming trees, wildlife coming out of hibernation, and of course, Medicare OEP 2023!  Medicare has a few types of enrollment periods each year, and they can be a bit confusing to navigate. If you’re wondering what Open Enrollment Period (OEP) is and what action you might [...]

2023-03-21T15:47:36-07:00March 1st, 2023|Senior Health Insurance|Comments Off on Medicare OEP 2023 is Happening Now–Here’s What You Need to Know

Are Medicare and Social Security Cuts Coming in 2023?

Are you wondering how the ongoing budget debates in Washington D.C. could lead to social security cuts in 2023? If so, you aren’t alone.  Medicare and social security are two of the most important programs for seniors in the United States. Just over 18% of American adults were on Medicare in 2021. Meanwhile, the Social [...]

2023-01-31T15:44:08-08:00February 1st, 2023|Senior Health Insurance|Comments Off on Are Medicare and Social Security Cuts Coming in 2023?

What if I Missed AEP?

Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) is the time of year when Medicare beneficiaries sign up for new plans or make changes to their existing plans. In 2022, AEP ended on December 7th. But what if you missed AEP? Are you stuck with your current plan for another year? Not to worry! If you’re an Advantage [...]

2023-01-31T15:44:22-08:00December 1st, 2022|Senior Health Insurance|Comments Off on What if I Missed AEP?

Should I Change My Medicare Insurance Plan During AEP?

Few things are more important than your health. That’s why finding the best Medicare insurance plan for you brings peace of mind, knowing that support and care will be there if you experience a health issue. But if you’re not exactly feeling that peace of mind right now, you’re in luck! Medicare’s annual enrollment period [...]

2023-03-21T15:45:00-07:00November 1st, 2022|Senior Health Insurance|Comments Off on Should I Change My Medicare Insurance Plan During AEP?

The Inflation Reduction Act: How Will it Affect Your 2023 Medical Expenses?

We have seen many buzzwords come and go in the last two years. Social distancing, mask mandates and even TikTok come to mind. But this year, one word has dominated the rest: inflation. Whether you’re talking about gas or groceries, inflation and its ill effects seem to leach into every conversation. And chances are, you’re [...]

2023-03-21T15:45:13-07:00October 1st, 2022|Senior Health Insurance|Comments Off on The Inflation Reduction Act: How Will it Affect Your 2023 Medical Expenses?

Will Part B Premiums Increase In 2023?

Are you, like most seniors, wondering whether your Medicare Part B premium will increase again in 2023? This question has been on many minds after the significant increase in cost from 2021 to 2022. The 2022 increase was the highest to date, leaving many Medicare beneficiaries wondering how their Part B premiums will change in [...]

2023-03-21T15:45:49-07:00September 1st, 2022|Senior Health Insurance|Comments Off on Will Part B Premiums Increase In 2023?

Do Calls About Medicare Have to be Recorded?

As a senior, privacy is probably very important to you. At the same time, you need to be able to trust that your Medicare agent is carrying out what you intend for your policies. With that mind, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has made some changes to how seniors and agents interact. [...]

2023-03-21T15:45:50-07:00August 1st, 2022|Senior Health Insurance|Comments Off on Do Calls About Medicare Have to be Recorded?