Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment is back
The Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period is back in 2019. That means people will have more time to enroll into Medicare Advantage plans – beyond the Annual Enrollment Period of October 15 –...
View ArticleCan I have Medicare and an HSA ?
There are rules against having Medicare and an HSA (Health Savings Account). I have recently gotten calls from two people who have Health Savings Accounts through their employers. They plan to keep...
View ArticlePart D Problems
Can you change your Part D plan at this time of year? It depends..... The post Part D Problems appeared first on Medicareblog.org.
View ArticleMedicare Advantage in Pima County, AZ
Every year at this time I look at the Medicare Advantage enrollment numbers for Pima County in Arizona (Tucson). The last Annual Enrollment Period (October 15 – December 7) was a busy one with...
View ArticleHelp with Medicare Costs in 2019
People with income below certain levels can get help with Medicare costs, their Medicare Part B premium, and even their co-pays for medical care. Medicare help is provided by your state under the...
View ArticleTucson Medicare Advantage Enrollment
Who were the winners and losers in Tucson Medicare Advantage enrollment from 2016 to 2017? FOR 2019 NUMBERS CLICK HERE: Each year at this time, I look at Medicare Advantage enrollment data provided on...
View ArticleSenior Health Insurance Program Funding Cut
It looks like a nationwide senior health insurance program could be killed by budget cuts in Washington. Kaiser Health News headline reads: Panel Kills Medicare Program That Offers Help On Enrollment,...
View ArticleConfused by Medicare Alphabet Soup?
Are you confused by the Medicare alphabet soup? Many people are confused by all the letters that apply to parts of Medicare as well as Medicare supplements. Read more → The post Confused by Medicare...
View ArticleMedicare Coverage for Home Infusion
Medicare coverage for home infusion services is a problem for really sick people. Why is there no Medicare coverage for home infusion? I was checking on this because a young woman called me and asked...
View ArticleHelp with Medicare Costs in 2016
Who qualifies for help with Medicare costs? People in Arizona can use an online application at www.healthearizonaplus.gov QMB income & resource limits in 2016: Individual monthly income limit*...
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