65 and a Smoker? Medicare Can Help You Quit

November 18, 2013 /// No Comments

Medicare offers smoking cessation counseling to its beneficiaries. It may be your year to make a no-smoking New Year’s Resolution, and Medicare can help.

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Women and Medicare: 5 Ways to Protect Yourself

November 15, 2013 /// No Comments

Women comprise the majority of Medicare beneficiaries (56%), with this number reaching 72% by the time seniors reach 85. Women have special Medicare needs, we have compiled a list of 5 things women can do to prevent disease and expensive…

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Medigap Guaranteed Renewal and Issuance

November 6, 2013 /// 4 Comments

Medigap, also known Medicare Supplement insurance, offers guaranteed renewal and issuance, however you only have one opportunity in most states to enroll.

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Anthem: High F or G Medigap Plans No Longer Offered in Some States

November 5, 2013 /// 2 Comments

Anthem Medigap High Deductible F and G plans are no longer available for new members effective January 1, 2014, in Wisconsin, Virginia, Kentucky, Indiana, and…

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Anthem Allows Some MA Members to Switch to Medigap

November 5, 2013 /// No Comments

Some Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage plans will be discontinued, effective December 31, 2013, in Wisconsin, Virginia, Ohio, Nevada, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Colorado, and…

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Nearing 65: Standard & Preferred Medigap

October 31, 2013 /// 12 Comments

As many seniors are nearing the milestone age of 65 there are a lot Medicare Insurance questions about Medigap policies. One of these questions is what is the difference between a standard and preferred Medigap policy. It’s actually pretty simple.

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Medigap Plan F Vs. Plan F ‘Select’

October 30, 2013 /// 24 Comments

For those turning 65 you’ve probably heard of Medigap Plan F -it’s the Cadillac of senior health plans. What you may not have heard of is…

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Almost 65? 4 Medigap Things to Know

October 29, 2013 /// No Comments

You’re almost 65 and about to transition to senior health insurance. One of your options is Medicare Supplement Insurance, also known as Medigap. Here are a few things that you should know about Medigap…

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Medigap May Save Your Life

October 24, 2013 /// No Comments

Medigap, Medicare Supplemental Insurance, covers the gaps that Original Medicare doesn’t cover financially. For those with only Medicare, cuts in coverage are linked to an increased mortality rate.

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Medicare Says: 65 & Over Get Your $0 Flu Shot

October 22, 2013 /// 2 Comments

Take advantage of your Medicare plan and get your $0 Flu shot. This is all part of the ACA’s $0 preventive care for seniors 65 and over…

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