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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.

Medicare Commercials: Deciphering Fact from Fiction

Blog Author: John Demko

Prepare yourself: we are about to enter the season of Medicare advertising. Soon you won’t be able to escape the barrage of mail, television, and online commercials about Medicare.

Dental Implants and Medicare

Blog Author: John Demko

Dental care is essential to our overall health. When considering having dental work or dental implants done, remember first to check what dental coverage your current insurance provides.

Traveling with Medicare Advantage: What You Need to Know

Blog Author: Kathy Ingulsrud

Are you eager to check off a list of desired places on your travel bucket list? We look forward to hearing about your plans! As you buy your tickets and pack your bags, here are some planning considerations for traveling with Medicare Advantage plans.

7 Ways Seniors Can Stay Sharp: Improve Mental Well-Being, Memory and Focus

Blog Author: John Demko

In today’s day and age, one might find it easy to feel disconnected with the world. With that disconnection some may feel that their senses are dulled, or that their memory retention and focus have been diminished.