by SilverandSmart | Jan 6, 2025 | Medicare Insurance
Medicare only allows you to change your coverage during specific enrollment periods during the year. It’s important to understand these enrollment periods because they dictate what changes you can make and when you can make them. Missing an enrollment period may mean...
by SilverandSmart | Nov 22, 2024 | Medicare Insurance
CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) created the star ratings in 2007 to make it easier for Medicare beneficiaries to compare Medicare plans and find the best healthcare coverage for their individual needs. Here’s what you need to know about star ratings...
by SilverandSmart | Nov 13, 2024 | Medicare Insurance
No matter what type of Medicare coverage you have, it does not cover everything. This means you will be responsible for paying some out of pocket costs. It’s important to understand how your coverage works so you have no surprises. Here’s what you can expect for 2025....
by SilverandSmart | Oct 28, 2024 | Medicare Insurance, Uncategorized
Medicare sounds pretty simple – until you need to enroll. There’s likely a lot more to it than you had thought. For one thing, Medicare isn’t a single plan: there are multiple parts, each providing different types of coverage, as well as different enrollment rules and...
by SilverandSmart | Oct 24, 2024 | Medicare Insurance
As people age, hearing loss becomes more common. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, around 15% of all adults have some trouble hearing, but this number increases to one in three between the ages of 65 and 74 and is close...
by SilverandSmart | Oct 11, 2024 | Medicare Insurance
With AEP approaching, many scammers are turning their attention to Medicare beneficiaries. The best way to protect yourself from scams is to be aware of the tactics scammers are using. There are several current Medicare scams to watch out for. Signs of a Scam Before...
