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Know Your Medicare Rights
Whether you receive your Medicare benefits through Original Medicare or a Medicare Advantage plan you have Medicare rights.

oralie
May 25, 20224 min read


Access to Care: Medicare Advantage vs Original Medicare
Seniors can choose between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage for their Medicare benefits. Which option provides access to care?

oralie
May 18, 20223 min read


How to Appeal Premium Surcharges If Your Income Drops After Enrolling in Medicare
High income Medicare beneficiaries pay the IRMAA. This is How to Appeal Premium Surcharges If Your Income Drops After Enrolling in Medicare.

oralie
May 11, 20223 min read


Medicare Advantage Plans Offer 3 Key Advantages over FFS Medicare
Seniors choose between FFS Medicare (original) and Medicare Advantage plans. Medicare Advantage offers 3 key advantages over FFS Medicare.

oralie
May 5, 20223 min read


Does Medicare Cover Hearing Aids?
Does Medicare cover hearing aids? Sadly, Original Medicare (Part A & Part B) do not cover hearing aids but most Medicare Advantage plans do.

oralie
Apr 27, 20223 min read


What is the Difference Between Medicare and Medicaid?
What is the difference between Medicare and Medicaid? Both programs are semi-public health insurance schemes that serve different people.

oralie
Apr 20, 20223 min read


Does Medicare Cover Arthritis Diagnosis and Treatment?
Does Medicare cover arthritis diagnosis and treatment? Let’s take a look at Medicare coverage for arthritis and rheumatology services.

oralie
Apr 14, 20223 min read


Does Medicare Cover Heart Disease Care?
With so many Medicare beneficiaries requiring treatment for heart disease, it’s important to ask: does Medicare cover heart disease care?

oralie
Apr 6, 20223 min read


What You Need to Know About Medigap & Medicare Drug Coverage
Today we’re going to talk about standalone Medicare drug coverage (Part D) versus drug coverage under a Medigap plan.

oralie
Mar 30, 20223 min read


What Disabilities Qualify for Medicare Under 65?
While Medicare was primarily created to serve kupuna, people with disabilities under the age of 65 may also qualify.

oralie
Mar 24, 20223 min read


What Does Medicare Cover for Diabetics?
Original Medicare covers annual diabetes screening and wellness checks and durable medical equipment such as glucose testing monitors.

oralie
Mar 16, 20223 min read


When Can I Enroll in a Medicare Supplement Plan?
In general, you will need to use your Open Enrollment Period or the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) to enroll in a Medicare Supplement Plan.

oralie
Mar 10, 20223 min read


How to Handle Medicare Coverage If You Decide to Return to Work after Retiring
How to Handle Medicare Coverage If You Decide to Return to Work after Retiring. There are several rules and deadlines that you need to know.

oralie
Feb 23, 20223 min read


What Medical Supplies and Equipment Does Medicare Part B Cover?
Part B helps pay for durable medical equipment (DME) and supplies when they are prescribed for home use. What DME does Medicare cover?

oralie
Feb 16, 20223 min read


Special Enrollment Periods for Medicare
Medicare allows seniors to enroll in or switch Medicare plans during Special Enrollment Periods when they have qualifying life events.

oralie
Feb 9, 20224 min read


What is the Difference Between Medicare and Medicare Managed Care?
What's the Difference Between Medicare and Medicare Managed Care? Medicare Managed Care plans must include all services in Original Medicare

oralie
Feb 2, 20223 min read


What You Need to Know About the “Welcome to Medicare” Preventive Visit
Seniors on Medicare have access to a “Welcome to Medicare” preventive visit within the first 12 months after enrolling in Medicare Part B.

oralie
Jan 26, 20223 min read


Top 5 Things Seniors Should Know About Medicare Before They Enroll
Medicare can feel complicated but Medicare agents are here to help. Top 5 Things Seniors Should Know About Medicare Before They Enroll.

oralie
Jan 19, 20224 min read


Does Medicare Cover a Nutritionist / Nutrition Counseling?
Seniors with one of three approved health conditions may qualify for medical nutrition therapy (MNT) services through their Part B coverage.

oralie
Jan 12, 20223 min read


Here’s What You Need to Know About 2022 Medicare Costs
Here's What You Need to Know About 2022 Medicare Costs.

oralie
Jan 5, 20224 min read
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