If you are turning 65 or already have Medicare, your health needs may have changed or your current plan may not offer the benefits and features you’re looking for… There is one Virtual Community Meeting left! It’s our goal to provide you with clear and complete information about Medicare, Medicare insurance plans, Medicare […]
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Medicare Enrollment Periods & Eligibility
Medicare can be an intimidating topic, whether you are of age and eligible to enroll, or your loved one is looking to enroll. You can find information below about eligibility and enrollment periods, as well as our contact information. When am I eligible for Medicare? You are eligible for Original Medicare Parts A & […]
Read MoreQuestions About Medicare & Long Term Care?
On our agency website, you can find a page full of helpful links for folks searching for information on Medicare & Long Term Care. Click the arrow next to Retirement, then click Helpful Links. On our Helpful Links page, you can find links to helpful sites on Medicare and Long Term Care options. If these […]
Read More5 Must-Know Medicare Tips
In life, there are many different stages where our medical needs change… As we grow older, one of the most important changes is that we become eligible for Medicare. You must enroll and sign up in order to receive full Medicare benefits. Read these 5 tips to help you learn more about the Medicare program […]
Read MorePower of Attorney & Living Wills for an Elderly or Aging Parent
Before an aging parent becomes forgetful, terminally ill, or has difficulty handling certain tasks, it is essential to set up a Power of Attorney, or POA. It is important to set up your POA before your parent shows any warning signs, as any individual must be deemed of sound mind to assign power of attorney. […]
Read MoreMedicare Annual Election Period (AEP): What it Means for YOU
Medicare Annual Election Period (AEP) began Tuesday, October 15th. How Medicare AEP Works: AEP is held each year to allow beneficiaries to enroll in plans for the upcoming year. During the Annual Election Period you can add, drop, or change your Medicare coverage. This is the only time during the year that you can do […]
Read MoreOctober Newsletter
Thanks for visiting our agency’s insurance blog! Please click here to view our October Newsletter- featuring Medicare enrollment & eligibility information. For those of you looking into Medicare plans during Open Enrollment (beginning October 15th, ending December 7th), we have many helpful articles in our Blog with tips and facts about Medicare that may clarify […]
Read MoreDo You Know Your Medicare Basics?
There are two main ways to get Medicare. You have two options. You can choose Original Medicare (Parts A and B) or a Medicare Advantage plan (Part C). Original Medicare is provided by the government. Medicare Advantage Plans are provided by private insurance companies. If you decide to choose a Medicare Advantage plan, you have […]
Read More10 Tips to Keep Your Home Safe
Create a home escape plan, so everyone knows what to do in case of fire or other forced evacuation. Test your smoke alarms. If batteries are more than six months old, replace them. Simply mark your calendars to do this twice a year. Compile a list of emergency contact numbers and keep a copy by […]
Read MoreMedicare Open Enrollment: Time’s Running Out
Medicare Open Enrollment ends this week on December 7. If you’ve been thinking about changing your Medicare coverage, now is the time to act. You may already know you have choices in how you get Medicare hospital, medical, and prescription drug coverage, but did you know you can get help online? Check out our Retirement […]
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