Investing in Your Future
The landscape of retirement is changing, prompting a need for increased personal financial health to minimize dependence on …
Medicare Late Enrollment Penalties
There won’t be a commercial for it. You won’t get a notice in the mail. At best, it’ll be found in the middle of the big …
How Do Medicare Agents Get Paid?
A Medicare insurance broker is an independent agent who should give you an unbiased opinion based on your Medicare plan …
Budget Like a Pro in Your Golden Years
Whether you’re trying to make your savings last, or you only have limited income coming in each month, budgeting as a …
Choose the Medicare Plan for You
If you are new to the world of Medicare and are trying to choose the right Medicare plan for you, it is normal to feel some …
Are Incontinence Supplies For Seniors Covered by Medicare?
Let’s just get to it…no, Original Medicare does not cover incontinence supplies for seniors. There are still ways to get it …
Portable Oxygen Concentrators: Does Medicare Cover Them?
Medicare covers many medical equipment items that are used in hospitals and other healthcare facilities. These include blood …
Does Medicare Cover Vision?
Since so many conditions as well as the natural aging process cause many of us to need eye glasses or contact lenses, we just …
Can I Get Medicare Without Social Security?
Did you know that you do not have to be receiving a Social Security payment to enroll in Medicare? It is easy to get …
The Truth About Medicare Commercials
We are all a little bit skeptical when we see ads on television offering free this or that or making promises that sound too …
How to Compare Medigap Plans
Medicare Supplement Plans (also called Medigap plans) cover the gaps in Original Medicare. Each Medigap Plan is standardized …
What is the Medicare Open Enrollment Period (OEP)?
The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (Oct 15th-Dec 7th) can feel like a chaotic time for many of those on Medicare. Many …
Can I Appeal a Higher Medicare Part B Premium?
Whether we agree or not, people who have higher incomes have to pay more for Medicare Part B premiums and Medicare Part D …
What Do I Have to Do to Change Doctors?
Having a positive relationship and rapport with your doctor is one of the most important aspects of your medical care. If you …
Get the Most From Your Medicare Annual Notice of Change Letter
One of the most important things you can do when you have Medicare is make sure that you thoroughly read your Medicare Annual …
Medicare Fall Open Enrollment
Medicare Fall Open Enrollment can be a very confusing time and you may feel a lot of pressure to do something about your …
Can I Appeal Medicare Decisions?
Have you ever wondered what to do when Medicare denies your claim? If Medicare denies your coverage or if Medicare refuses to …
How to Choose Between Medicare Advantage & Medicare Supplement Plans
People new to Medicare might be surprised to know that Medicare does not cover every medical expense that you incur. In order …
Choosing a Medicare Plan
Choosing a Medicare plan can be really complicated. Understanding Medicare and all of the options can feel like an immense …
What is Telemedicine?
Telemedicine has been around for years. What we recognize as telemedicine today started in the 1950’s when a few hospital …
HMO vs. PPO
When it comes to healthcare terms, HMO and PPO are terms most people will recognize but few will know what they mean or stand …
How to Choose a Medicare Drug Plan
Many people come to us looking for support on how to choose a drug plan that works for them. There can easily be 20-30 drug …
Medicare Advantage with Medi-Cal
With a Medicare Advantage Plan (Part C), your are getting three things: Coordination of your Medicare and Medi-Cal services …
Medicare Supplement And Drug Plan
With a Medicare Supplement – and a Prescription Drug Plan – you are getting three things: Low to no copays and …