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8 Questions to Ask When Enrolling in a Medicare Advantage Plan

Blog Author: John Demko

Choosing the right Medicare plan is no easy task. And doing it on your own can be overwhelming. Fortunately, there are plenty of resources available to help you understand your options and make a decision with confidence. If you are considering a Medicare Advantage plan, you'll want to be confident ...

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How to Leave a Tax-Free Inheritance with Life Insurance

Blog Author: Kari Mellone

You’ve worked hard to build financial security for your family, which is the main reason why you don't want to let taxes diminish their inheritance. With the right life insurance strategy, you can pass down a tax-free inheritance without concerns of the tax burden. In this article, we'll explore ...

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What is a Medicare Special Needs Plan?

Blog Author: Kathy Ingulsrud

You're probably familiar with Medicare, but you may not know much about Medicare Special Needs Plans (SNPs), a type of Medicare plan designed for individuals with specific healthcare needs. These plans offer tailored benefits, coverage, and support for those who qualify. In this blog, we'll explore ...

Traveling Internationally with Medicare

Blog Author: Todd Lewison

It's important to be prepared when you are getting ready for an international trip so that you can relax and enjoy your vacation. Besides remembering to grab your passport and pack extra socks, it's also very helpful to know what happens with your Medicare plan when you travel abroad. Do you know ...

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What to Look For When Choosing a Medicare Plan

Blog Author: Todd Lewison

Are you looking for a Medicare Plan to fit your specific needs but don’t know what important factors you need to consider? Whether you are just starting to consider enrolling into Medicare, or you've been enrolled for years and are considering switching plans, there is a lot of information to be ...

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Navigating Medicare While Caring for Aging Parents and Your Own Family

Blog Author: Kathy Ingulsrud

As part of the sandwich generation, you may find yourself helping to care for your aging parents while managing your own family's responsibilities. This can be a challenge on it's own, but it only gets more complex when Medicare comes into play. Managing healthcare planning for elderly parents can ...

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Recognizing Medicare Gaps in Home Health Care and How to Fill Them

Blog Author: John Demko

If you or a loved one is in need of home health care, it's important to understand what Medicare covers for these types of services and what is excluded. In this blog, you'll learn what home health care entails, what coverage Medicare provides, and where the gaps lie so you can plan accordingly and ...

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Understanding Medicare Vaccine Coverage: What’s Included, from Flu to RSV

Blog Author: Kathy Ingulsrud

Have you mastered your Medicare coverage, or are you still trying to figure out the specifics of what's covered and what's not? If you're wondering how various vaccines are covered by your Medicare, then you've come to the right place. In this blog, we'll explain which vaccinations are covered by ...

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Does Medicare Cover Nursing Homes?

Blog Author: Kari Mellone

Planning for nursing home care can feel overwhelming, especially when you're trying to understand how Medicare fits into the picture. Whether you're planning for the future for yourself or navigating options for a loved one, you'll need to know what Medicare covers and, just as importantly, what it ...