For those enrolled in Medicare, you will soon have the opportunity to make changes to your health and prescription drug coverage. Medicare’s Fall Open Enrollment begins on October 15 and lasts through December 7, 2024.During … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner – Navigating Open Enrollment: Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) Offers Three Helpful Resources
October 6, 2023 by
Dear Kiwi and Mango,Medicare Open Enrollment is right around the corner. Are there some helpful, reliable resources I can use to help make decisions about coverage?Thanks for your help!Dee Tales --Dear … [Read more...]
Print This PageMedicare Planning: Federal Report Finds Medicare Advantage Plans Often Deny Necessary Care
September 16, 2022 by
Q. Medicare Fall Open Enrollment starts next month. I heard something not long ago about Medicare Advantage plans denying necessary care. This is very worrisome. What do you know about this, and what is being done? Do you have any … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner Medicare Planning: Why You Should Review Your Medicare Plan Every Year
September 16, 2022 by
Dear Hayek,I understand that Medicare Fall Open Enrollment is starting next month. I think I’m happy with my plan, but my husband keeps saying that we should still review it every year. What are the benefits of reviewing our … [Read more...]
Print This PageNavigating Medicare? We Can Help!
October 18, 2021 by
Medicare Open Enrollment started this past Friday, October 15, and goes until December 7, 2021. Whether you're turning 65 or renewing your plan, we can now help you with the cumbersome and challenging Medicare process and Open … [Read more...]
Print This PageMedicare Open Enrollment: What Changed in Response to the Coronavirus?
September 25, 2020 by
Q. I know that the Medicare Open Enrollment Period starts next month. Have there been any changes that I should know about in response to the coronavirus? Do you have any tips for Open Enrollment? This is my first one. Thanks for … [Read more...]
Print This PageTop 19 Articles of 2019
January 3, 2020 by
Those who read our newsletter or follow our blog know that we covered a lot of ground in 2019. This past year, the Federal Tax Act increased the federal estate and gift tax exemption from $11.18 million dollars per person to $11.4 … [Read more...]
Print This PageOpen Enrollment is Now Much Easier
September 10, 2019 by
Nancy had been counting down the days to her retirement for a couple of years now. As the day got closer, she turned in her retirement paperwork to human resources, enjoyed the party her co-workers threw for her, and … [Read more...]
Print This PageWhat You Need to Know About Medicare Open Enrollment
October 9, 2018 by
Last year, Marie turned 65 and she retired from work. Since then, she’s felt alive and free. She now enjoys traveling, taking classes, and checking items off her bucket list, including ziplining. One thing has been on her mind, … [Read more...]
Print This PageWatch Out for These Scams During Medicare Open Enrollment!
November 29, 2017 by
Joanna received a call last week from a man claiming to be from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Joanna was told that she was entitled to money back because of "changes” that were made by Medicare. The man on … [Read more...]
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