Medicare Open Enrollment

Medicare Open Enrollment

Here is a short video from the folks at CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) about Medicare Open Enrollment. Most Medicare recipients know that October 15 to December 7 is the Medicare Open Enrollment Period (OEP). During this time, you may make changes to...
Veterans and Medicare

Veterans and Medicare

Are you a retired service member enrolled in Tricare or are you a veteran eligible for VA health care? First, from one veteran to another, thank you for your service to our country. If you are about to turn 65 and are eligible for Tricare for Life you must enroll in...
Understanding Medicare Annual Election Period

Understanding Medicare Annual Election Period

As most Medicare recipients know, October 15 to December 7 is the Medicare Annual Election Period. During this time, you may make changes to your Medicare Advantage or Medicare Prescription Drug plan. Any changes made during this time will take effect on January 1....
Medicare is not Free

Medicare is not Free

Many people, both young and old, are surprised to learn that Medicare is not free. Though many of us have paid into Medicare for 40 years or more, we still pay for Medicare benefits whether we use them or not. This is the reason I get upset when I hear people call...
Medicare Open Enrollment

Medicare and You Handbook

The Medicare & You handbook is mailed to people with Medicare in late September.  Here is a brief video from the folks at CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) about how you can get the same information in the Medicare & You handbook online...