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How Much Does Insulin Cost in Medicare?

Blog Author: Gabe Taylor

What Will Insulin Cost Me in Medicare?

What You’ll Learn at a Medicare Workshop

Blog Author: Kari Mellone

At Twin City Underwriters, we help Medicare enrollees feel more at ease and in control over their healthcare decisions. Many of our long-term clients first get to know us at a free Medicare workshop at their local community center. For clients who want to learn from the comfort of home, we offer ...

Does Medicare Cover Depression Screenings?

Blog Author: John Demko

With the current state of the world, it is no surprise that mental health concerns are on the rise. Awareness of depression symptoms and being proactive in seeking mental health care can make a significant difference in overall well-being. At Twin City Underwriters, we often get questions about ...

Financial Planning As You Retire

Blog Author: Tom Peterson

Planning for retirement can bring many emotions – excitement, confusion, and even fear of the unknown. Having confidence in your financial well-being is one of the best ways to establish a joyful retirement. Here are some points to consider as you prepare to retire and plan financially for your ...

What Do I Get With Original Medicare?

Blog Author: Kari Mellone

You spend the first 65 years of your life contributing to Medicare taxes, so naturally, you may wonder: what do you get with Medicare? Are there any options for coverage beyond Original Medicare? This article will dig a little deeper into what you get with Original Medicare and the options ...

Understanding Medicare and Diabetes Coverage

Blog Author: John Demko

November is National Diabetes Month, making this is an ideal time to revisit the disease’s significance and its impact on many lives. An estimated 33% of people 65 and older have diabetes (2022). Being a senior and diabetic can be tough on your body and harsh on your wallet. It’s important to ...

Which Medicare Option is Right For Me?

Blog Author: Gabe Taylor

Original Medicare can leave a lot of gaps in your health coverage. For example, there is no maximum out-of-pocket limit on your health care costs when enrolled in just parts A and B. This means that if you have original Medicare by itself, you are vulnerable to an infinite amount of costs. ...

Common Medicare Scams in 2022

Blog Author: Kathy Ingulsrud

Medicare scams have seen a staggering rise in the past few years. If you are on Medicare or are nearing your Medicare eligibility, you have likely received countless mailers, seen the too-good-to-be-true commercials, and answered some questionable phone calls. In today’s fast-paced, ...

What is ANOC and Why Is It Important?

Blog Author: Kari Mellone

As autumn arrives, Medicare recipients will be bombarded with Medicare mail. Most of the time, it is just advertisements from organizations trying to sell you what they have to offer. However, there are some mail you will want to watch out for, including ANOC, or Annual Notice of Change, materials.