Top Five States for Medicare Enrollment—What Does it Mean to Live There?

Over a third of Medicare enrollees live in just five states—California, Florida, Texas, New York, and Pennsylvania—and it would appear, with higher populations and seemingly more medical options for people to choose from, those states may offer Medicare enrollees some financial advantages or reduced costs. But is that really the case? Continue reading “Top Five States for Medicare Enrollment—What Does it Mean to Live There?” »

Olympics for Seniors … The National Senior Games

With the 2013 National Senior Games in Cleveland, Ohio, having come to an end, here is information for anyone who may be interested in attending the 2015 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, Minnesota, Senior Games as either a spectator or a participant. Continue reading “Olympics for Seniors … The National Senior Games” »

How to Choose the Right Medicare Plan During the Medicare Annual Election / Open Enrollment Period

The Oct. 15-Dec. 7 Medicare Open Enrollment Period (OEP) is an excellent opportunity to make certain changes or improvements to your current Medicare coverage. Continue reading “How to Choose the Right Medicare Plan During the Medicare Annual Election / Open Enrollment Period” »

Shopping Tips for the Medicare Open Enrollment / Annual Election Period

We’ve often described the Oct. 15-Dec. 7 Medicare Open Enrollment Period (OEP), a.k.a. Annual Election Period (AEP), as a great opportunity to evaluate your current Medicare coverage and consider certain changes in coverage for the new year. Continue reading “Shopping Tips for the Medicare Open Enrollment / Annual Election Period” »

Make the Most of Open Enrollment by Comparing Medigap Plans and Prices

Although many people associate the Oct. 15-Dec. 7 Medicare Open Enrollment Period primarily with Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D, Open Enrollment is an important time for considering the benefits of Medicare supplement insurance. Continue reading “Make the Most of Open Enrollment by Comparing Medigap Plans and Prices” »

Obamacare Open Enrollment and Medicare Open Enrollment are NOT the Same

Even though Obamacare Open Enrollment has been all over the news lately, indications are that most Americans are unsure what it’s all about. Because there are scammers looking to take advantage of this widespread uncertainty, it is important to know what Obamacare Open Enrollment is.

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