April 28, 2023
AgencyMedicare and Supplemental Coverage
If you have Medicare, you may be wondering about supplemental coverage options. Medicare supplemental insurance, sometimes referred to as Medigap coverage, offers ten different plans depending on your needs and your budget. Plans cover things such as co-pays and other out of pocket medical expenses not covered by your Medicare plan. Since these plans […]
March 30, 2023
AgencyMedicare and Extra Supports
If you have Medicare, you may be wondering what extra services may be available to you. This is where Medicare Advantage plans come in to play. In recent years there has been a significant increase in the number of insurance providers who are offering non-medical services such as gym memberships, transportation, meal deliveries and home […]
January 21, 2023
AgencyMedicare and Dental Care
If you have Medicare, you may be wondering what your options are for dental care. The unfortunate news is that Medicare does not cover most dental care including things like cleanings, fillings, tooth extractions, dentures, dental plates and other dental devices. Original Medicare may pay for some dental services before or as part of certain […]
December 27, 2022
AgencyWhat is a Medicare Special Enrollment Period?
Have you heard of Medicare Special Enrollment Periods or SEPs? SEPs allow you to make changes to your Medicare Advantage and Medicare prescription drug coverage when certain events occur. Each SEP has different rules regarding when you can make changes and the type of changes you can make. Special circumstances that may allow for an […]
November 18, 2022
AgencyInflation Reduction Act Brings Reduced Drug Prices and Enhanced Medicare Benefits
Lower prescription drug costs and more affordable healthcare are on the way thanks to President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act. This multi-year plan will bring significant benefits to seniors across the country. Key elements include lower prescription drug prices in Medicare through price negotiation with manufacturers, a yearly cap on out-of-pocket prescription drug costs in Medicare, […]
October 24, 2022
AgencyMedicare Part B Monthly Premium to Decrease in 2023
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services recently released the 2023 premium and deductible amounts for Medicare Part B and there is good news. The standard monthly premium for Medicare Part B in 2023 will be $164.90 which is a decrease of $5.20 from 2022. The annual deductible will be $226 in 2023 which is […]
September 9, 2022
AgencyFDA Allows Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids
The FDA recently issued a final rule establishing a new category of over-the-counter hearing aids, giving people with perceived mild to moderate hearing impairment the ability to purchase hearing aids directly from traditional retail stores or online retailers without the need for a medical exam, prescription or fitting adjustment by an audiologist. The rule also […]
August 15, 2022
AgencyImpact of Inflation Reduction Act on Medicare
The Inflation Reduction Act has passed the Senate and the House, and is now headed to the desk of President Biden who is expected to sign it into law. The Inflation Reduction Act has significant benefits for Medicare beneficiaries. Let’s take a look at what to expect. The Inflation Reduction Act includes the following elements: […]
July 20, 2022
AgencyMedicare Trustees Annual Report Projects Longer Than Expected Solvency of Part A Trust Fund
The 2022 Annual Report of the Boards of Trustees of the Federal Hospital Insurance and Federal Supplementary Medical Insurance Trust Funds was recently released. Each year, Medicare Trustees must submit a report to Congress regarding trust funds for Part A which is the Hospital Insurance Fund. Key highlights from the report include: The Part A […]
June 14, 2022
AgencyWhat is an Annual Wellness Visit?
Have you heard the term “Annual Wellness Visit” and are not sure what it is? Let’s explain it a bit! An Annual Wellness Visit is a yearly visit to your primary care provider for preventative healthcare planning. In your first visit a personalized plan will be created and in your subsequent visits this plan will […]