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A Breath of Fresh Coverage: Navigating New Medications with an Independent Insurance Agency
“Using his expertise, the advisor delved into researching insurance plans that would not only cover the new drugs but also enable Eve to maintain her relationship with her primary care provider.” For years, Eve, a 71-year-old woman, had been managing a medical...
From Group Plans to Medicare: Emily’s Journey to Comprehensive Coverage
“Tom and Emily were paying less for health insurance and getting considerably more coverage than they ever had before even while being covered under Tom’s group plan through work” Emily, a Seniorstar client, and recent Medicare beneficiary, found herself in a unique...
Medicare and Disabilities: What You Should Know
Medicare and Disabilities: What You Should Know For most beneficiaries, Medicare eligibility begins near. However, this is not the only qualifier for Medicare eligibility. Certain people with disabilities will qualify for Medicare enrollment before age 65. A few...
Will Medicare cover help for back pain?
Will Medicare Cover Help for Back Pain? Back pain is a common problem among older adults in the United States. Because of this, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has added more coverage in recent years that assists with covering back pain...
How Does TRICARE Work with Medicare?
How Does TRICARE Work with Medicare? TRICARE is a healthcare program that provides coverage to uniformed service members, retirees, and their families globally. On the other hand, Medicare is a government-run healthcare program that provides healthcare to US citizens...
What Isn’t Covered by Original Medicare?
What Isn’t Covered by Original Medicare? If you choose to enroll in Original Medicare, it covers most of your healthcare needs after you turn 65 or if you qualify earlier due to certain disabilities or End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Original Medicare Part A covers...
How Does Medicare Determine My Premium?
Medicare Part A Most people don’t have to pay a premium for Medicare Part A. If you’ve paid Medicare taxes, generally, at least 10 years, or you enrolled in Medicare before 65, you won’t pay a premium for Medicare Part A. Buying Medicare Part A is an option if you...
Plan F vs Plan G
Plan F vs Plan G Plan F and Plan G are Medicare Supplements and are considered the most comprehensive options for beneficiaries to enroll in. Although it is the most expensive, Plan F gives the most coverage. All Medicare beneficiaries are not eligible for Plan F...
Things to Consider When Changing Medicare Coverage
Regardless of your coverage type, Medicare gives beneficiaries opportunities every year to change coverage to adjust to their ever-changing needs. The biggest time for changing Medicare coverage is the Annual Enrollment Period or AEP. Every year, from October 15th to...