Senior Living Blog
Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period Ends on Feb. 14
Even if you’re retired, you live in a busy world, so this may be a good time for a reminder about the current Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period.
December 31, 2013
Sigh of Relief for Medicare Beneficiaries as 2014 Rates Announced
The Medicare administration has announced Medicare Part A and Part B rates for 2014.
December 12, 2013
Top Five States for Medicare Enrollment—What Does it Mean to Live There?
Over a third of Medicare enrollees live in just five states—California, Florida, Texas, New York, and Pennsylvania—and it would appear, with higher populations and seemingly more medical options for people to choose from, those states may offer Medicare enrollees some financial advantages or reduced costs. But is that really the case?
December 2, 2013
Are Medicare Supplement Plans Affected by Obamacare?
In recent posts we’ve tried to clear up some of the uncertainty many Americans seem to have about the connection between Obamacare and Medicare.
December 2, 2013
How Do I Get a Medicare Card?
If you’re approaching Medicare eligibility, getting your first Medicare card is as easy as ensuring you’re on track to receive Medicare.
November 4, 2013
Olympics for Seniors … The National Senior Games
With the 2013 National Senior Games in Cleveland, Ohio, having come to an end, here is information for anyone who may be interested in attending the 2015 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, Minnesota, Senior Games as either a spectator or a participant.
October 31, 2013
How is Medicare Funded?
Medicare, as you may be aware, is administered at a cost of over half a trillion dollars annually. That’s a lot of money, and you may wonder where it comes from.
October 9, 2013
Make the Most of Open Enrollment by Comparing Medigap Plans and Prices
Although many people associate the Oct. 15-Dec. 7 Medicare Open Enrollment Period primarily with Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D, Open Enrollment is an important time for considering the benefits of Medicare supplement insurance.
October 2, 2013
Dept. of Health and Human Services Reports More Doctors are Accepting Medicare Patients
Despite concerns about the number of doctors leaving Medicare in recent years, a Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS) analysis indicates that the percentage of doctors accepting Medicare patients is actually on the increase.
September 23, 2013
Congress Moves to Fix Doctors’ Medicare Pay
Reacting to concerns that the current Medicare payment formula has discouraged many doctors from accepting Medicare patients, Congress has made a move that may result in doctors receiving more money for their Medicare services.
September 18, 2013