Do Not Let Your Preventive Care Fall Through the Cracks
Posted: April 25, 2023
Preventive care is an essential part of managing your health and ensuring you catch potential issues early on, so you can live a longer life. Not only will preventive care reduce your chances of developing a serious health condition, but you can obtain most of these services at no cost since most are covered by your health insurance. That means there is no reason for...
What Happens to My Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance After I Get Medicare?
Posted: April 21, 2023
If you have employer-sponsored health insurance and you will soon be eligible for Medicare, you may be wondering what will happen to it once coverage kicks in. The short answer is yes, you can keep both the coverage provided by your employer as well as your Medicare. You can also choose to drop your employer’s health plan, but it is not a requirement. The size...
What Documents Do I Need When Applying for Medicare?
Posted: April 6, 2023
If you are approaching the time to enroll in Medicare, take the time to gather the documentation the agency requires. Medicare allows you to enroll online, by phone, or in person at a local Social Security office. The documentation needed will depend on whether you already receive Social Security benefits. If you do, there is no need to submit documents. If you do not yet...
Health Insurance Frequently Asked Questions
Posted: March 25, 2023
If you have questions about health insurance, we offer answers to some of the most common questions we hear from our clients. Which health insurance plan is the best? No health insurance plan is the best for everyone. Each individual and family has a unique situation with regard to income from work, the number of children, and medical conditions. Choosing the best health insurance requires...
Will My Income Affect My Medicare Premium?
Posted: March 21, 2023
Medicare has an “income-related monthly adjustment.” What does that mean to you? If you are a higher income earner, you will pay more for Medicare Part B, which covers doctor and outpatient care, and a range of other services. Essentially, if you are a higher-income earner, you will be required to pay a larger percentage than others who are on Medicare. You could pay between...