Category: Health Advice for Seniors

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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 […]

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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 […]

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 […]

Here’s what you need to know about Medicare and COVID-19

There’s quite a bit of false information swirling about the Corona Virus, and here’s the good news: There are no out of pocket cost for Medicare COVID-19 Lab Tests. Check out the video for details. Here’s the Bad News: “Older People may be twice as like likely to have a serious COVID 19-Illness.” Here are […]

Hospital Observation Status Could Kill You…Financially!

Understanding the difference between hospital observation and hospital admittance under Medicare is essential if you don’t want to get ripped off by this loophole. Avoiding Medicare mistakes is essential. Understand the difference between “observation” and “admittance.” When you go in the hospital and you are given observation status, it means the doctors aren’t really sure […]

Stay connected or die!

The Big 65 Medicare Insurance Services does not offer every plan available in your area. Any information we provide is limited to those plans we do offer in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE to get information on all your options.

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Happy New Decade!

The Big 65 Medicare Insurance Services does not offer every plan available in your area. Any information we provide is limited to those plans we do offer in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE to get information on all your options.