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What Is the Medicare Part B Giveback?

Have you heard a friend or a TV commercial claiming you can get money back for your Medicare Part B premiums? Sound too good to be true? Well, it's not! However, there are guidelines for who and what type of medicare plans are qualified for this type of benefit. At Twin City Underwriters, we work ...

Insulin Coverage Through Medicare Part D

Managing diabetes is challenging enough, but navigating Medicare coverage on top of it can be overwhelming. At the same time, millions of older adults rely on Medicare to help cover the cost of medications, supplies, and treatment. In fact, according to a 2024 report from CMS, an estimated 17 ...

Can I Use Medicare for Amazon Pharmacy?

Amazon has changed the way many of us shop and the convenience of our lives. What once started as an online bookstore has evolved into an online mega platform where you can order just about anything, and now get groceries and even prescription medications delivered! So if you are curious about ...

What is IRMAA?

If you've ever opened your Medicare statement and thought, “Why is my premium higher than someone else's?” you are not alone. Many people are surprised to learn that Medicare premiums aren’t always one-size-fits-all. For higher earners, there's a little-known surcharge that can impact your monthly ...

How Can Medicare Advantage Plans Have No Premium Cost?

If you're close to starting Medicare or even have been enrolled for some time, you've likely heard of $0 premium Medicare plans and wondered how that can be. It must be too good to be true, right? Well, it's not! $0 premium Medicare Advantage plans do exist and can be a good fit for many ...

Medicare Part B: What Does it Cover?

If you've spent any time researching Medicare, you've probably seen phrases like "Part A" and "Part B." While Medicare Part A covers inpatient hospital coverage, Medicare Part B is what covers the care that people receive in the doctor's office. But there's a lot more to it than that. In this ...

What is Medicare Part A and What Does it Cover?

When you first start exploring Medicare, the different parts can feel a bit like alphabet soup. Medicare Part A is often described as hospital insurance, but that’s just the beginning. It covers a range of services related to inpatient care, including hospital stays, skilled nursing facility care, ...