As we age into Medicare, it’s important to get outside and feel better. As our son prepares for the Air Force, we’re doing our best to spend time together before he begins his service. Especially in these times of COVID, one of the healthiest things we can do is to get outside and spend time […]
Category: Health Advice for Seniors
Don’t Pay Your Medicare Hospital and Doctor Bills Until You Are Certain They Are Correct!
Some studies suggest that up to 80 percent of the medical billing from hospitals and doctors contains errors. 80%? That’s completely unacceptable. Before you pay your next medical bill, check out this video: As a Medicare Insurance Broker, I receive calls and emails from Medicare clients who think they’ve been billed incorrectly. The first step […]
How to enroll in Medicare Part B
For millions of Americans approaching age 65, enrolling in Medicare is a critical step in planning for healthcare in retirement. While Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) often kicks in automatically for those already receiving Social Security benefits, signing up for Medicare Part B—which covers doctor visits, preventive services, and outpatient care—requires a few more steps. […]
Do I really need a Medicare Part D Drug Plan?
As a Medicare Insurance Broker, this is a question I get all the time: Do I really need a Medicare Part D drug plan? The answer is, “you bet your sweet bippie.” Check out this video that identifies why. Part D Medicare Insurance is designed to protect Medicare recipients against catastrophic drug costs. Just because […]
What is a Medicare Supplement?
Clients tell me all the time how frustrated they get when people try to sell them plans before they even understand all the Medicare options. Don’t worry 😊. Our mission is to educate! Once you understand the big picture, then you can call us. In the previous video, we looked at Advantage Plans, today you’ll […]
What are Medicare Advantage Plans?
After two decades of working with Medicare insurance plans as a Medicare Insurance Broker… It’s amazing how often people tell me they are frustrated! If you feel that way, you are not alone. Today we are going to take the mystery out Advantage plans. Check out this super short video: Remember every person’s situation is […]
How to save money on your Medicare medications and how to stop them from killing you
Every week as I onboard new Medicare clients, I speak with at least one person who taking is a medication that they have NO IDEA why they are taking. Wanna hear the scary part? Sometimes when they ask their doctor, they’ll discover they’ve been taking a med for years that was only needed for a […]
It’s time to shop smart!
This week’s video might seem mundane, but PLEASE WATCH, it could save your life! People over 60 and people on Medicare face the greatest risk from COVID-19. Why take any chance of exposure to the virus? Use a shopping service (Safeway, Kroger, Walmart) so they deliver the groceries to your car. Watch Dr. Wingen’s video […]
The secret to survival may be self care and a news fast!
Covid-19 is a game changer. It is particularly hard on Seniors and those with compromised immune systems or comorbid health conditions. Things will probably get worse,but you don’t have to get worse. The answer is self care. Get plenty of sleep, eat well and exercise. Take a few minutes each day to give thanks for […]
How to survive at home during social distancing
Even though I’ve worked from home for years with Medicare clients, this has been a strange week. Social distancing doesn’t mean social isolation. Watch this video to learn some of my tips. This is the biggest shift we’ve had since 9/11 and you know it hasn’t been easy. I’ve had to change my patterns and […]