Why It’s Important to Review Your Medicare Plan Information
Blog Author: Todd LewisonThe Medicare Annual Election Period (AEP) runs from October 15 to December 7. This is when you can join a new Medicare plan or make changes to an existing plan. Unless you experience a qualifying event, this is the only time of year when you can change your Medicare plan. This is why it’s important ...
Understanding Coverage for Durable Medical Equipment
Blog Author: Tom PetersonWhat qualifies as durable medical equipment? What type of durable medical equipment (DME) is covered by Medicare? How much will DME cost me? These are questions you might have when figuring out which Medicare plan is right for you. We’ll answer those questions below – but if you need additional ...
Why You Should Schedule an ANOC Meeting
Blog Author: Todd LewisonA Plan Annual Notice of Change (ANOC) isn’t as intimidating as it seems. If you already have a Medicare plan, you will receive an Annual Notice of Change each fall. Your ANOC will have information about changes in costs, coverage, or service areas that will apply the following year. (So, the ANOC ...
Will Original Medicare Meet My Coverage Needs?
Blog Author: Kari MelloneToday, we’ll discuss Original Medicare in-depth. This will help you understand what it is, what type of coverage it includes, the cost of the plan, and if it fits your needs.
The SurePlan® Medicare System Makes Medicare Decisions Easy
Blog Author: Todd LewisonWhether you’re new to Medicare or have been covered by Medicare for years, it can be confusing to sort through the options and choose a plan that meets your needs. The Twin City Underwriters’ SurePlan™ Medicare System aims to make the Medicare process easier. And it’ll give you peace of mind ...
The Life Insurance Ladder Strategy
Blog Author: Tom PetersonAs you age and reach new life milestones – marriage, homeownership, the birth of a child, retirement – your life insurance needs will change too. This can create a challenge. You don’t want to pay for more coverage than you need. But because the cost of life insurance increases with age, you’ll end ...
How to Increase Life Insurance Coverage
Blog Author: Tom PetersonHas your life changed since you took out your life insurance policy? It’s very common. Perhaps you were newly married when you first signed up for insurance. Now you’re in a new home with a baby on the way. Or maybe you’ve divorced and taken on some additional debt. Whatever your circumstances, ...
Are Skilled Nursing Services Covered by Medicare?
Blog Author: Debby JesserWhether you’re recovering from an injury, a planned medical procedure, or simply need extra care following a hospitalization, skilled nursing services can cover care needs during the transition between the hospital and home. If you’re on Medicare, it’s important to understand the rules and ...
How Much Life Insurance Do I Need?
Blog Author: Tom PetersonWhen signing up for a life insurance plan, balance is important. You want to get the right amount of coverage for your needs and goals, without overpaying for coverage you don’t need. Unfortunately, there’s no way of knowing with complete certainty how much life insurance you should take out. But ...
