Category: Senior Living
I’m Turning 65! Now What?
If you are among the roughly three million Americans turning 65 this year, there are some things you need to know. Near the top of the list are important details about your Medicare enrollment and Medicare options. Continue reading “I’m Turning 65! Now What?” »
How Easy Is It to Lower Medicare Supplement Premiums?
If you’re like a lot of people, you did things right by enrolling in a Medicare supplement plan during your six-month Medigap open enrollment period, which began the first of the month you were both 65 or older and enrolled in Medicare Part B. Continue reading “How Easy Is It to Lower Medicare Supplement Premiums?” »
How Do the Affordable Care Act and Medicare Work Together?
Despite its short life thus far, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) of 2010 has already affected just about every area of American healthcare you can name—and Medicare is no exception. Continue reading “How Do the Affordable Care Act and Medicare Work Together?” »
Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period
If you missed the opportunity to disenroll from your Medicare Advantage plan during the Oct. 15-Dec. 7 Medicare Annual Election Period (AEP), you have another chance to do so during the current Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period (MADP), which began Jan. 1st, and will continue until Feb. 14th. Continue reading “Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period” »
Should I Switch from Medicare Advantage to Medigap?
If you signed up for a Medicare Advantage plan during the Oct. 15-Dec. 7 Medicare Open Enrollment Period (OEP), you are not locked into that plan for an entire year if you have decided that the plan you chose is not your best option for 2014. Continue reading “Should I Switch from Medicare Advantage to Medigap?” »
More Evidence Suggests Video Games are Good for Older Minds and Bodies
Yet another study suggests that playing video games can help keep members of the Medicare population sharp and well-coordinated. Continue reading “More Evidence Suggests Video Games are Good for Older Minds and Bodies” »
Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period Ends on Feb. 14
Even if you’re retired, you live in a busy world, so this may be a good time for a reminder about the current Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period. Continue reading “Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period Ends on Feb. 14” »
Sigh of Relief for Medicare Beneficiaries as 2014 Rates Announced
The Medicare administration has announced Medicare Part A and Part B rates for 2014.
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