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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. As of early 2026, most Medicare Advantage plans have dropped coverage for dental implants again.

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.

Don’t Forget to Schedule Your Annual Wellness Visit

Blog Author: Marcia Pruitt

Did you know that within the first 12 months of getting part B of Medicare, you get a free “Welcome to Medicare” preventive visit with your primary care provider? You do! Each year thereafter, Medicare will cover the cost of an Annual Wellness Visit. It is important to know what these Wellness ...

Traveling with Original Medicare and Medicare Supplements

Blog Author: Kathy Ingulsrud

Ready to fulfill your travel bucket list? Have your destination set and your passport in order? Have you considered your Medicare health coverage for your upcoming trip? We have you covered. Here is everything you need to know about your Medicare coverage and travel.