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Spring Health Reset: 6 Simple Ways to Recharge This Season
Spring Health Reset: 6 Ways to Recharge Your Body and Mind This Season Spring is a great time to take care of yourself. You do not need to make big changes all at once. Small steps can help you feel better and stay healthier. Here are six simple things you can focus on this spring. 1. Get Moving! Even a Little Helps Being active is one of the best things you can do for your health. Spring is a perfect time to get outside and move your body. You do not need to do anything fancy. A short [...]
Medicare Advantage OEP: Top Questions Seniors Ask
OEP: Top Questions Seniors Ask During Medicare Open Enrollment, Answered by Our Licensed Agents Many people believe the Medicare enrollment season ends in December. But there is another important opportunity early in the year that many seniors do not realize exists. It is called the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period, often shortened to OEP. Each year from January 1 through March 31, people who are already enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan have a limited opportunity to make changes to their coverage. Our licensed agents speak with seniors every day. During this time of year, many people ask similar [...]
Telehealth for Seniors: What Seniors Need to Know About Medicare and Remote Care
Medicare and Telehealth - What is Covered? Does Medicare cover telehealth? Yes. However, it's important to note that there will be a few notable changes in telehealth for seniors coming in 2025. As healthcare delivery continues to evolve, telehealth has become a cornerstone in providing accessible medical services to patients across the United States. Defined as the delivery of health-related services via telecommunication technologies, telehealth offers a convenient solution for seniors to receive healthcare remotely. This approach includes consultations, therapy sessions, and routine visits through audio and video communication tools like phones, laptops, tablets, or desktop computers. Such technology [...]
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 (AEP) is once again upon us. Should I change my Medicare plan during AEP? AEP isn’t just a time for seniors to sign up for new plans—you can also evaluate your current plan to make sure you’re completely happy with the coverage. You may be [...]
The Inflation Reduction Act: How Will it Affect Your 2023 Medical Expenses?
How the Inflation Reduction Act Can Help Seniors Manage 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 thinking about the impact on your budget even when you aren’t talking about the economy. What effect is rising inflation having on seniors? According to a recent study, 80% of Americans over the [...]
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. So you shouldn’t be alarmed to learn that as of October 1st, 2022, all calls with your Medicare insurance agents must be recorded. If you’re asking yourself, “Do calls about Medicare have to be recorded?” The short answer is “Yes.” Whether you work with an [...]
Can I Drop My Employer Health Insurance For Medicare?
Should You Drop Your Employer Health Insurance for Medicare at 65? Our New Ebook Walks You Through Your Options For many seniors, determining the right health insurance plan involves asking about the value of employer health insurance compared to Medicare. You may be turning 65, but that doesn’t mean you’re retiring, which leaves many seniors wondering what they should do. Can I drop my employer health insurance for Medicare? The short answer is yes, you can drop your employer health insurance for Medicare. But a complex set of factors can make this decision complicated. You don’t have to leave [...]
Missed Out on Plan F? Medicare Plan G Might be Right for You
If you’ve been in search of a Medicare Supplement Plan, or if you’re currently enrolled in Medicare Plan F, you might be hearing quite a bit about Medicare Plan G lately. Why? Well unfortunately, Medicare Supplement Plan F, which was long considered one of the best supplement plans, is no longer being offered to new Medicare enrollees. But the good news is that if you currently have Plan F and are happy with your choice, nothing will change for you. You can also still switch to Plan F if you enrolled in Medicare on or before December 31, 2019, Medicare [...]
3 Important Changes to Medicare Advantage Plans in 2022
As Medicare Advantage (MA) Plans rise in popularity, each new year brings improvements to these policies. Here's a rundown of the most important changes to Medicare plans in 2022 and how they could affect your choices for the upcoming Open Enrollment Period (OEP) starting January 1. The History of Advantage Plans Since 1997, seniors eligible for Medicare have been able to choose a privately-run Advantage Plan instead of Original Medicare. For nearly 25 years now, these plans have steadily increased their market share by including robust benefits like vision, dental, prescription drug coverage and access to over-the-counter items. In 2022, [...]
