New Numbers for a New (Medicare) Year

New Numbers for a New (Medicare) Year

Hmm. Talk about irony. As I’m writing this post it is the 13th of October, and this is my 13th blog post since I started doing them earlier this year. I think these unique moments are kind of cool. Enough about that. Today I finally have the new numbers for...
Understanding Your Plan

Understanding Your Plan

Over the past couple of months, I’ve been telling you about and explaining those things that Original Medicare does not cover. Thus far, I’ve talked about the most common health care issues people ask me about. The four things I’ve written about so far include dental,...
Medicare and Hospice Care

Medicare and Hospice Care

The past several weeks I’ve been discussing the things Original Medicare (Parts A & B) does not cover, like dental, vision and hearing. This week I am flipping the coin and discussing something that is covered by Original Medicare. Hospice care. Hospice care is...
Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (PDP)

Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (PDP)

Medicare has four parts: Part A (Hospital), Part B (Medical), Part C (Medicare Advantage) and Part D (Drugs). This article is going to focus on Part D. A question I get asked frequently is, “Why would I need to pay a premium for a prescription plan if I don’t take any...
A Medicare Advantage Supplement???

A Medicare Advantage Supplement???

Many times over the past couple of decades, I’ll get a call from someone who was referred to me. I love referrals! The caller will tell me something like, “I’m interested in doing the kind of Medicare supplement that my friend did that is free.” Emotionally on the...