Distressingly, a recent study by a national healthcare consultancy of over 1,100 individuals aged 64 and older determined that for older Americans there is “widespread confusion and overwhelming enrollment challenges”1 surrounding Medicare. Unfortunately, this means that many Medicare-eligible Americans are selecting plans that do not meet their current and evolving healthcare coverage needs. This research […]
Medicare Hiccup
We recently helped a couple who thought they had correctly enrolled in Medicare. This was critical to our client as the husband was battling cancer and medical costs were quickly accumulating. They were later surprised to learn that they had only signed up to receive health insurance quotes and were vulnerable to penalties resulting from […]
Medicare Moment
Don’t Be Left Out! When determining your optimal long-term healthcare coverage, it is essential to be fully aware of what is covered and, equally significant, what is NOT covered by your plans. This is particularly true when evaluating Medicare policies because your income may be decreasing while your healthcare needs are increasing. By understanding the […]
It’s All in the Timing
So, you’re approaching “that age.” You’ve weathered the deductions from your paycheck since your very first job. Now it’s your turn to benefit from all the years of Medicare contributions…but you may be getting overwhelmed by the countless offers and inundated by reminders telling you what to do and when to do it. What is […]
And you thought health insurance was confusing…
…wait till you get a bill from your doctor or hospital. One of the most confusing and frustrating parts of health insurance is the way doctors, hospitals and testing facilities bill for their services and how insurance companies interpret those bills. What started out as a simple process has evolved into a complex medical-billing system that only experts in […]