Can I Laminate My Medicare Card?
Blog Author: John DemkoShortly before your 65th birthday or when you sign up for Medicare, you’ll receive a red, white and blue paper card – this is your official Medicare card. Your Medicare card will be used for many things, such as receiving health care services from Medicare-approved providers, and you will need to ...
How to Help a Senior Parent Transition into Assisted Living
Blog Author: Kathy IngulsrudMoving often comes with stress and a long to-do list, and this can be especially true for an adult child and senior parent who has decided to move into assisted living. This transition may have been challenging to come to terms with, and even if it was easily determined, it can still be an ...
Does Medicare Have a Deductible?
Blog Author: Todd LewisonMedicare is not always the most straightforward to understand, and associated costs are often a key factor when starting or re-enrolling in a Medicare plan. When you begin researching your Medicare options and enroll in Medicare, it can be difficult to decipher exactly how much everything will ...
Do Doctors Not Like Medicare Advantage Plans?
Blog Author: Todd LewisonMedicare Advantage plans (MA / MAPD’s) are one of the most common Medicare plan enrollments among seniors. As of 2023, Medicare Advantage plans have 30.8 million individuals enrolled, constituting over half (51%) of the eligible Medicare population. Given their popularity among older adults, ...
Does Medicare Cover Hospice Care?
Blog Author: John DemkoOriginal Medicare covers many medically necessary medical services that one would need; however, at the same time, Medicare doesn’t cover everything, and seniors may find themselves paying out of pocket or obtaining additional medical insurance to cover certain services. It can be challenging to ...
5 Travel Tips for Older Adults
Blog Author: Kathy IngulsrudTaking a trip can be a fun and exciting time, however the preparations before leaving for a small or grand adventure can be a bit stressful. From travel and lodging plans, to-do-lists, checklists and itineraries there is a lot of work to do. One area of preparation that often goes overlooked is ...
What’s the Difference: Medicare Advantage Plans vs. Medicare Supplements
Blog Author: John DemkoWhen you are starting Medicare or reviewing your plan options during the Annual Election Period there is a lot to consider. One of the biggest decisions you will make is what type of Medicare coverage is right for you, with the two most popular options being original medicare with or without a ...
What is the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (OEP)?
Blog Author: Todd LewisonThe Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (MA OEP), which occurs annually from January 1 to March 31, is a time for Medicare Advantage plan members to adjust their existing plan or switch back to Original Medicare. The changes permitted during this period are similar to the broader Medicare ...
Where to Find Medicare Information Meetings in Minnesota
Blog Author: Tom PetersonFor most people, the earliest you start your Medicare is the first day of the month you turn 65. But the information gathering process starts long before that. Some individuals seek out information several years before they actually sign up for Medicare, whether to properly prepare financially for ...
