by SilverandSmart | Mar 20, 2024 | Medicare Insurance
What to Look for This AEP The Medicare fall open enrollment period, also called the annual election period (AEP) starts on October 15 and ends on December 7. During this time, current Medicare enrollees can review their plan selection and decide whether or not to...
by SilverandSmart | Mar 11, 2024 | Medicare Insurance
Every fall, CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid) mails out its Medicare and You Handbook, which details the changes for the upcoming year. These changes may impact both Medicare Advantage beneficiaries and those with Original Medicare. Here’s what you need to...
by SilverandSmart | Mar 4, 2024 | Adventure
Lisbon, Portugal: Gateway to A Dream Vacation Last September I took my family of four (including two adult sons) on the vacation of a lifetime. We flew from the west coast of the US via Air Canada to Lisbon, Portugal. Lisbon served as the gateway for entire trip that...
by SilverandSmart | Feb 20, 2024 | Medicare Insurance
How to Make Them Work for You Medicare enrollees have access to Special Needs Plans (SNPs) designed for a variety of special situations. If you have a chronic condition, need institutional care or qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid, you may be able to enroll in an...
by SilverandSmart | Feb 7, 2024 | Adventure
Hostels aren’t just for the young. If you dream of traveling the world during your golden years, an elder hostel can help you do so on a budget. There are many options available in different countries around the globe. What Is an Elderhostel? While hostels are...
