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 »
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 cancer diagnosis, like travel, lost ... more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »