Category: Medicare

Who is watching your Mom, your Dad or anyone you know and love in a Nursing Home?

I hope this note finds you in good health and greats spirits, despite the pandemic. Learn the disturbing news of how a profit motive created by the pandemic is negatively affecting some Seniors in nursing homes. If you have family or close friends on Medicare and in a nursing home, you already know to be […]

How will you respond on the worst day of your life?

A wise person once said, “it’s not what happens but how we respond that determines our lives.” True words. Check out this video and you’ll see how my brother responded to the worst day in his life, when he became a paraplegic. Despite the trauma, Robert has a new lease on life and has chosen […]

Despite COVID, you really have to get out!

When I think of all things we did last summer, cookouts, movies, concerts, well, it makes realize how much I took for granted before the Pandemic. Fortunately we did get out last week with the whole family, the first time in a while. Check out our adventure. Who doesn’t love Lego, right? The point is, […]

How to Avoid Medicare Identity Theft

Do you know how to avoid Medicare Identity Theft? This week I heard from a couple of different Medicare clients who tell me their identities were ALMOST stolen. As Clint Eastwood used to say, “Do ya feel lucky? Well do ya??” If you check out this video, you will be lucky. Simple steps to protect […]

Get outside and feel better

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 […]

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 much will part B cost me each month?

Before deciding to begin Medicare, assuming you have options, it’s very important to know the costs associated with enrolling Part B and any additional coverage you may need. Here’s a link to the Social Security website that shows Medicare Premiums: Rules for Higher Income Beneficiaries If you are not sure which way to go, email […]

Do I have to sign up for Medicare Part B when I turn 65?

As a Medicare Insurance Broker working with clients all over the country, it shocks when clients tell me that when they turned 65, even though they had great Medical coverage at work, they signed up for Medicare anyway! “Why did you do that?” I ask. “Because I had to” they say. Listen up: Just because […]

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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 […]