October 15th, 2019
In October of 2019, Medicare made several changes to the Medicare.gov Plan Finder. The biggest change is that there is no longer the ability to generate and save a drug list ID and password date, without creating a My Medicare account. Any drug ID and ... more »
July 21st, 2019
Is Cancer Insurance Worth it? If cancer treatment is covered by health insurance, then paying for a cancer policy is a waste of money, right? Many people think that extended cancer protection is purchased to help pay for the unexpected costs of a ... more »
April 12th, 2019
Physical Exam vs. Welcome to Medicare Preventive Visit It can be an unpleasant surprise to find out that Medicare doesn't pay for a physical exam. Most of our clients want to continue receiving a real physical exam along with preventive blood tests, like a ... more »
January 25th, 2019
When approaching Medicare eligibility, one of the first things to research and understand is the differences between Medicare Advantage vs Medicare Supplement. Sometimes people make a decision to purchase insurance to go with Medicare before they are given the whole picture. Since it can be like comparing apples to ... more »
January 25th, 2019
Have you ever considered getting a second opinion? My mom did. According to this interview by CBS News, getting a second opinion could save your life. We can't say with certainty that getting a second opinion saved my mom’s life, but she has never regretted her decision to get one. Because she had a Medicare ... more »
October 1st, 2018
If you have original Medicare and take prescription medication, you are most likely enrolled in a Part D Drug Plan that is subject to change each year. By the end of September, your plan will send you an "Evidence of Coverage" and an "Annual Notice of ... more »