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WHAT’S NEW FOR 2020 MEDICARE SAVINGS PROGRAMS !The options are daunting, right? Option A, B, C, or D? Would you like to make that a combo deal? Maybe add a side? Hmmm . . . While each of these decisions are significant, understanding the most common options for Medicare Savings Programs can be an overwhelming …

Medicare for Dummies I once had a client who confided, “I always thought I was a pretty smart person until I had to figure out what to do about Medicare.” I find this sentiment is pretty common among people who are trying to make Medicare decisions. While you are no “dummy,” understanding the Medicare system …

PROS & CONS OF  MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLANS VS ORIGINAL MEDICARE INSURANCE Seniors today have more Medicare options than ever before. In addition to Original Medicare, there are many different Medicare Advantage plans to choose from. But which Medicare plan is right for you: Original Medicare vs Medicare Advantage? In this article, we will discuss the …

IPA  MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLANS VS MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT PLANS When you are first eligible to join the Medicare program, there are lots to learn and understand. It can be confusing, with a myriad of options and plans available, as you try to figure out what will work best for you and your situation. It seems like …

Ultimate Guide to Medicare AdvantageEnrollment and Coverage For those who have turned 65 and become eligible for Medicare, it can be a daunting task to figure out exactly which plan is right for you and how to access your benefits. In this article we will present a definitive guide to understand Medicare Advantage, how to …

WHY CHOOSE AN INDEPENDENT MEDICARE INSURANCE AGENT? For those who have turned 65 and become eligible for Medicare, there are lots of decisions to make about how to use the program in the best way to meet your healthcare needs. First, you will need to determine whether you will opt to use Medicare Part A …

Who Can Get Medicare?An Overview of Requirements Medicare is one of those terms that comes up throughout your life and especially every couple of years when the political season warms up. And even though most people know the Medicare program exists and they contribute to a Medicare payroll tax throughout their career, many people do …

HOW DOES MEDICARE WORK? ANDHow to Make it Work for You At first glance, Medicare may feel like an overwhelming and confusing subject. But with a little explanation, it can be fairly straightforward to understand how Medicare works and then be able to navigate the Medicare system to make it work best for you and …

How to Deal with Medicare Insurance Fraud?Fighting Medicare Fraud Every year, billions of dollars are lost to Medicare fraud, abuse, and mistakes. Those lost funds could have been used for immediate benefits such as reduced health care costs and improve the quality of care. Medicare fraud, abuse, and mistakes can be made by one individual, …