Category: Medicare

Karl Bruns-Kyler Medicare insurance broker.

Is your grocery cart working against you? 🛒

We hope you’re being a good boy (or girl), with your Medicare Insurance being obedient🐕‍🦺😂. Questions about Medicare🤔or how to get started? If someone you know moves to a new county, they may have to switch plans! Email Gray@TheBig65.com or book a time on my calendar. We’ve got answers. Plato just got groomed (which includes a mohawk). He […]

Karl Bruns-Kyler Medicare Broker.

What are you gonna do with all that stuff🤔?

Summer greetings … may this blog find you well, with you beating the heat and your Medicare Insurance keeping you cool. Does anyone you know have questions about Medicare🤔? Email Gray@TheBig65.com or book a time on my calendar. We’ll send you a Starbucks card if they book a time on the calendar☕🎁💳.  I don’t know about your neighborhood, […]

Senior couple reviewing Medicare coverage options with a friendly advisor in a bright home office

Does Medicare Cover Hearing Aids in 2026? What to Know

Does Medicare cover hearing aids? Original Medicare does not cover hearing aids or exams for fitting hearing aids. However, Part B may cover a diagnostic hearing and balance exam when a doctor orders it to determine whether medical treatment is needed, according to Medicare.gov. Contact The Big 65 today to compare Medicare plans that may […]

Senior couple reviewing Medicare coverage options with a friendly advisor in a bright home office

Does Medicare Cover Dental, Vision, and Hearing? What Beneficiaries Need to Know

Turning 65 often brings an unwelcome surprise: the Medicare card in your wallet does not automatically cover every service that helps you stay healthy day to day. Routine dental care, most eye exams and eyewear, and hearing aids are generally outside Original Medicare’s standard benefits. In most cases, does Medicare cover dental vision and hearing? […]

The Medicare insurance broker Karl Bruns-Kyler.

Prepare for the fall!

Hey there … we’re hopin’ this blog finds you well, with your Medicare insurance coverage protecting you while you avoid the predatory call centers🦈 😂.  Ignore those calls and watch out for the scammers! Is anyone you know getting ready to start Medicare🤔? Email Gray@TheBig65.com or book a time on my calendar. We’ll send you a Starbucks card […]

Your Medicare Enrollment Checklist First Time Sign-Up Guide

Turning 65 is a meaningful milestone, but Medicare enrollment is easier when you treat it as a timeline rather than a last-minute decision. Start gathering your information several months before your birthday. Then confirm whether you will enroll through Social Security or qualify for a Special Enrollment Period because of active employer coverage. Schedule your […]

Medicare Late Enrollment Penalties: Costs and How to Avoid Them

Missing a Medicare enrollment deadline can affect what you pay for coverage long after the deadline passes. The rules are not identical across Medicare Parts A, B, and D. And the outcome may depend on your work history, how long you delayed, or whether you had other qualifying coverage. Medicare late enrollment penalties are additional […]

Senior couple settling into a new home after a move, illustrating Medicare Special Enrollment Periods

Medicare Special Enrollment Periods: A Practical Guide

A move, retirement, or change in other coverage can leave you wondering whether you have to wait for the next enrollment season. Medicare Special Enrollment Periods, often called SEPs, may give you a limited opportunity to enroll in Medicare or change certain Medicare coverage outside the Annual Enrollment Period. The exact choices and deadline depend […]

What Does Medicare Not Cover? 8 Gaps You Should Know

Turning 65 often feels like a finish line, but enrolling in Original Medicare is really the start of understanding what your coverage leaves out. Parts A and B provide a strong foundation for medically necessary care, yet they are not designed to pay for every service you may need as you age. Knowing what does […]

Senior reviewing prescription drug coverage to understand how Medicare Part D works

How Medicare Part D Works in 2026: Complete Guide

Prescription drug coverage can feel like the most confusing part of Medicare. Understanding how Medicare Part D works helps you compare plans based on the medications you actually take, avoid preventable enrollment penalties, and prepare for what you may pay at the pharmacy. Part D is private insurance approved by Medicare that helps cover outpatient […]