Beyond the specter of rising Medicare premium and deductible costs, there are a couple of good-news developments in plan coverage: First, beneficiaries in every state can now sign up for enhanced plans that cap the cost of some insulins at $35 per month. This is available whether you are enrolled in a drug plan through […]
Back to Basics: Traditional Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage
The most fundamental decision in the Medicare realm is whether to enroll in traditional Original Medicare that is federally run or to opt for a private Medicare Advantage plan. As a refresher from past articles, Original Medicare includes Part A (Hospitalization), Part B (Medical Insurance) and Part D (Drug Plan) and Medicap (Supplemental Insurance). Medicare Advantage is also known […]
Thinking of Retiring? Don’t Get Bitten by COBRA
If you are age 65+ and you or your spouse is still employed and receiving quality group health coverage, you may not be thinking too much about Medicare. However, once retirement is on the horizon, it is critically important to make sure you understand Medicare’s strict enrollment criteria to avoid a gap in coverage and […]
State Lends a Helping Hand With Some Medicare Expenses
If you or a loved one is concerned about paying for out-of-pocket costs associated with Medicare, consider applying for the CT Medicare Savings Programs (MSP). For those who qualify for one of three program levels based on income, an MSP pays your Medicare Part B premium and enrolls you into the Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) or […]
BRIDGING THE MEDICARE INSULIN COST GAP: Part D Senior Savings Model
Did you know that 1 in every 3 Medicare beneficiaries has diabetes? According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), this translates to over 3.3 million American seniors relying on some form of insulin. Before this year, many individuals on Medicare struggled to pay for their life-preserving medication because Part D programs did […]
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