Getting Medicare Help in 2021 Duration: 06:57 1 hr ago There is a lot of stress and confusion in our world, but don’t let it affect your healthcare coverage and decisions. If you are still unsure of your eligibility or think you are missing out […]
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Aging Matters: Online, telephone Medicare workshop | Local News
File photo Alex Raths///////////////// Online, telephoneMedicare workshop The Shepherd’s Center of Greater Winston-Salem will have a free online workshop for individuals turning 65 and those who already have Medicare to learn about the different insurance options available, including “Original Medicare,” Medicare prescription drug programs, Medicare supplements and Medicare Advantage plans. […]
Is This Recent IPO Stock The Teladoc of Medicare?
The world has clearly shifted to online aggregation platforms that simplify peoples’ lives and make complicated choices more efficient. Whether it be used cars — think Carvana (NYSE:CVNA) — or digital auto insurance like Lemonade (NYSE:LMND), fashion disruptor StitchFix (NASDAQ:SFIX), or even doctor’s appointments from Teladoc Health (NYSE:TDOC), companies with […]
Michigan seniors warned to protect themselves from Medicare scams
Potential scammers are asking for individuals Medicare ID numbers or other personal information, such as a Social Security Number or date of birth. GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan — With Medicare Open Enrollment ending on Dec. 7, Michigan seniors are being warned to protect themselves and their personal information due to potential […]
How to get good advice before picking a Medicare plan
If you’ve been watching TV lately, you may have seen actor Danny Glover or Joe Namath, the 77-year-old NFL legend, urging you to call an 800 number to get fabulous extra benefits from Medicare. There are plenty of other Medicare ads, too, many set against a red, white and blue […]
9 Questions to Ask About Your Medicare Plan During the Medicare Annual Election Period
TipRanks J.P. Morgan: 2 Stocks to Consider Buying (and 1 to Stay Away From) In a report on current market conditions – and the strategic view going forward – JPMorgan’s Marko Kolanovic sees plenty of reasons for optimism. Kolanovic sees that risk has eased in the last few weeks, and […]
5 Healthcare Expenses Medicare Just Won’t Cover
Medicare provides insurance for retirees. But while it can help shield you from some of the costs of medical services in your later years, it definitely won’t pay for all of the healthcare you’re likely to need throughout your retirement. And if you’re counting on it to do so, you’re […]
When Medicare Choices Get ‘Pretty Crazy,’ Many Seniors Avert Their Eyes
A new study shows that more than half of Medicare enrollees don’t review or compare their coverage options annually. (Lily Padula/The New York Times) This is the time of year when seniors face a barrage of messages about their Medicare coverage — everything from insurance companies’ direct mail blitzes and […]
How to compare Medicare Advantage plans
You may have heard of Medicare Advantage Plans, but do you know how to shop for one (or how they fit into the Medicare universe)? Medicare Advantage Plans are an “all-in-one” alternative to Original Medicare — meaning they replace Medicare Part A (hospital coverage), Medicare Part B (medical insurance) and often […]
Choose the Best Medicare Coverage for Your Loved One’s Needs
Sponsored – The following content is created on behalf of Quartz and does not reflect the opinions of Gray Television or its editorial staff. To learn more about Quartz, visit QuartzBenefits.com/MedicareAdvantage. Medicare open enrollment runs throughDecember 7th. If you’re a senior, or if you’re a caregiver who is helping […]
Here are tips for getting your 2021 Medicare drug coverage right
FatCamera | E+ | Getty Images If you’re on Medicare, now is the time to make sure you don’t pay more for prescription drugs next year than necessary. Even if you think you don’t need drug coverage or you’re content with the plan you have, evaluating your 2021 insurance options […]
Navigating Medicare open enrollment |
Q: I have been receiving flyers almost daily from insurance companies promoting their Medicare plans. I usually toss them in the trash without even looking over the information. I have good insurance through my husband’s retirement benefits package, so why am I getting these? A: The Medicare open enrollment period is now […]
When are Medicare secondary payers? Insurers, claims, rules, and more
Medicare beneficiaries do not have to rely exclusively on Medicare for their healthcare coverage. People can use other insurance plans to allow them access to more services and lower their healthcare spending. If someone has two different forms of coverage, the primary payer covers most costs, and the secondary payer […]
Medicare Experts Take the Scare Out of Medicare!
Duration: 07:09 4 hrs ago This can be a very scary time of year for a lot of people and we are not talking about Halloween! We are in the middle of Medicare’s Annual Enrollment period which started on October 15th and will conclude on December 7th. Many people may […]
What you need to know about Medicare for 2021
Martha Shapiro, Special to Ventura County Star Published 7:29 a.m. PT Oct. 23, 2020 | Updated 7:34 a.m. PT Oct. 23, 2020 CLOSE From the CDC: COVID-19, What Older Adults Need to Know Milwaukee Journal Sentinel QUESTION: What do I need to know about Medicare for 2021? ANSWER: Medicare open […]
Medicare open enrollment is here. This is what you need to know
Fox Business Flash top headlines are here. Check out what’s clicking on FoxBusiness.com. Every year Medicare offers a variety of enrollment periods to help those who are Medicare eligible access and adjust their benefits. Each enrollment period serves a different purpose, and it’s important to understand the difference. Medicare’s annual 2020 […]
U.S. News Announces the 2021 Best Insurance Companies for Medicare | Press Room
Washington, D.C. – U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in health care rankings, today released the 2021 Best Insurance Companies for Medicare Advantage and Part D Prescription Drug Plans. The new ratings are a resource for Medicare beneficiaries and their families searching for the best coverage options during […]
State program helping with Medicare questions adapts to pandemic
Medicare, with all its plans and parts, can be daunting for people in search of health insurance. But there’s help available across Florida and Tampa Bay. SHINE, which stands for Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders, has more than 500 volunteers throughout the state who are ready to answer questions […]
Senior Source: Medicare drug plan premiums drop 34%
The SilverScript Smart Rx plan, for example, is $7,20 a month. Open enrollment is Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. COLORADO, USA — Medicare’s annual open enrollment period begins Oct. 15 and runs through Dec. 7. During this time of year, you can drop or switch your plan coverage. The experts […]
Medicare has new tool to compare nursing homes, costs, hospitals. How good is it?
Suppose you or a loved one needed to get cardiac bypass surgery. Wouldn’t it be useful to be able to consult one online tool to find and evaluate a surgeon and hospital as well as a nursing home and home health services for rehabilitation after this surgery? The Centers for […]