by SilverandSmart | Sep 19, 2024 | Medicare Insurance
Fortune favors the prepared mind. Louis Pasteur wasn’t thinking about Medicare enrollment when he penned this famous phrase, but he could have been. If you want to luck into a Medicare plan that fits your budget while providing the benefits you need to stay healthy...
by SilverandSmart | Sep 12, 2024 | Medicare Insurance
The popularity of Medicare Advantage plans continues to grow. In 2024, 54% of Medicare beneficiaries chose to enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan, up from just over 50% in 2023. Why are so many seniors choosing this coverage? Here are five advantages seniors say they...
by SilverandSmart | Sep 5, 2024 | Medicare Insurance
Original Medicare Parts A and B, and Medigap plans, do not include any coverage for prescription drugs. This gap in coverage can be filled by enrolling in a stand-alone Medicare Part D drug plan, or enrolling in a Medicare Advantage Part C plan that has Part D...
by SilverandSmart | Aug 27, 2024 | Medicare Insurance
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. An estimated 6.9 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s and as the population ages, these numbers will continue to grow. Along with the impacts to physical and emotional well-being, the...
by SilverandSmart | Aug 12, 2024 | Medicare Insurance
If you have a Medicare Advantage plan or Part D prescription drug plan, your insurance carrier is required to notify you of any changes to your plan for the upcoming year. This is known as the Annual Notice of Change (ANOC). Insurers are required to mail this out to...
by SilverandSmart | Aug 2, 2024 | Medicare Insurance
You already know that Medicare premiums are not set in stone. Part B and Part D premiums fluctuate every year based on healthcare costs and the rate of inflation. But did you know that some Medicare beneficiaries also pay higher than standard premiums based on the...
