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Articles & Videos About Medicare Along With Information to Motivate and Inspire You
Enrolling in Medicare
If you are not already receiving Railroad Retirement or Social Security benefits at age 65, you will not be notified when it is time for you to enroll in Medicare.
Medicare Late Enrollment Penalties
This is the second of two articles concerning Medicare Enrollment. This article discusses the penalties imposed by the federal government if you miss your Initial Enrollment Period.
Medicare Enrollment Periods
This is the first of two articles concerning Medicare Enrollment. This article contains information on some of Medicare’s most common enrollment periods.
Silver Sneakers and Medicare
Silver Sneakers is a fitness program offered by over 60 Medicare Supplement and Medicare Health plans via a network of gyms and fitness centers throughout the country.
Is Plan F Going Away in 2020?
I thought now would be a good time to deal with the newest Medicare “elephant in the room”, which are all the rumors circulating about Plan F.You may have read about the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA) which was signed into law by...
Government to Fix This Medicare Mistake
Beginning in April 2018 CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) will begin mailing out new Medicare cards to all Medicare recipients.
Ten Things You Should Know About Medicare
Ten Things You Should Know About Medicare
Enrolling in Medicare When You Turn 65
If you delay your Medicare enrollment, it may result in financial penalties and delays in your Medicare coverage
Medicare Reform: No, the Sky is Not Falling
These are the facts, not speculation from people who have an agenda. Over the past several weeks, I have read numerous articles about Medicare reform. Most of them are long on speculation and short on facts and no, the Republicans are not going to toss Granny off the...
Treat Yourself Well
Sometimes it seems as if life is all about work, chores, caregiving, and other day-to-day requirements. We seem to have lost our joy and our sense of fun, and it’s no fun being a martyr or thinking, “Well, maybe someday I’ll have time to do what I want to.” Instead of...
Understanding Medicare Enrollment Periods
Medicare has different rules that apply to different situations and that makes Medicare confusing.
2017 Medicare Parts A & B Premiums & Deductibles
CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) has released the 2017 premiums for Medicare inpatient hospital (Part A) and physician and outpatient services (Part B) The Part A inpatient hospital deductible will increase to $1,316 that is an increase of $28.00 from...
Four Year Old Angel Gives Hope to a Grieving Widower
A heartwarming story of a four-year-old angel and a 82-year-old widower that was just waiting to die. Please share this with your friends. NOTE Please note when this video is finished playing video recommendations provided by YouTube will appear. We do not endorse or...
Medicare Open Enrollment
Here is a short video from the folks at CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) about Medicare Open Enrollment.
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...