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...
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...
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...
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...
Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period runs from October 15th to December 7th every year. This time period is known by several names including Open Enrollment, Fall Open Enrollment, and Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP). During this enrollment period you can make...
What to Do Now Are you sure you’re in the right Medicare plan for your needs? Every year, Medicare beneficiaries can make changes to their enrollment for the following year during the fall open enrollment period, also known as the annual election period. This is an...
