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Medicare Easy Pay: Ways to Pay Your Medicare Premiums
Medicare beneficiaries who don’t collect Social Security are billed either monthly (Part A and Part D IRMAA) or quarterly (Part B). Medicare Easy Pay automatically deducts your premium each month. It’s convenient, simple, and free. This post describes how to...
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Medicare Part D Changes: What to Expect in 2020
Medicare beneficiaries first gained access to Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage in 2006. And, like the rest of the program, Medicare Part D changes – at least a little – every year. This post looks at scheduled Medicare Part...
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Traveling and Your Medicare Coverage
When you’re planning a trip, your main concerns are likely finding the best hotel, planning fun times, and figuring out the airline’s packing restrictions. If you’re leaving the country, you probably want to check your passport and whether there are...
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Why You Shouldn’t Ignore the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period
When you were a kid, you knew Christmas was coming when the letter carrier brought the toy catalog. As an adult, your mail still offers clues that something big is coming. Each fall and throughout Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period (AEP),...
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3 Lifestyle Changes to Make After a Heart Disease Diagnosis
The leading cause of death for all Americans is heart disease. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that heart disease takes over 610,000 lives every year, accounting
Save on Prescription Drugs: 10 Ways to Spend Less on Your Prescriptions
As we get older, one of the most expensive aspects of healthcare is the cost of prescriptions. Even with your Medicare Part D coverage, those monthly out-of-pocket costs can overwhelm
Burglary Prevention Tips: Keep Your Home Secure When You’re Away
When asked what they want to do when they retire, many seniors place “travel” at the top of the list. Of course, travel doesn’t look the same for everyone. For
Medicare State Assistance Programs: Help Paying for Medicare
Although Medicare offers terrific coverage, beneficiaries do have some out-of-pocket costs under the program. Those costs can add up quickly, particularly if you have a chronic condition. Luckily, if you
Is it the Winter Blues or Seasonal Affective Disorder?
People often describe feeling depressed during the winter. After the beautiful colors of fall, it may feel like everything is gray, from the sky above to the ice and slush
Medicare Coverage for Mental Health Issues
Your mental health impacts your actions, thoughts, and feelings. It guides how you relate to others, handle common (and not-so-common) stress, and even the way you make decisions. Although researchers
5 Healthcare Trends in 2019
As in any other industry, healthcare experts and pundits follow trends from year to year to make predictions about the future. Factors they consider include changes in government regulations, innovation
Thyroid Awareness: Common Thyroid Conditions, Symptoms, and Treatment
In honor of Thyroid Awareness Month, we’re talking all things thyroid. Commonly described as butterfly-shaped, your thyroid rests at the front of your neck and controls many important bodily functions.
The Advantages of Using a Medicare Insurance Broker
If you’re comparing your Medicare options, you may feel overwhelmed by the number of choices facing you. Should you stick with Original Medicare or try a Medicare Advantage (MA) plan?