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The Cost of Original Medicare Premiums, Copayments and Deductibles

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While our health concerns are paramount in determining the right fit for various Medicare plans, it’s also important to understand the financial aspects of Medicare. Once you enroll in Medicare Parts A and B, you are responsible for paying coverage-related premiums, deductibles and copayments. In this blog post, we’ll explore the anticipated costs for Original …

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Medicare and Your Health Savings Account (HSA)

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One of life’s most desirable milestones is reaching retirement. Along with this incredible event is enrollment into Medicare. Most individuals enroll in Medicare when they first turn 65, while others may work longer and delay Medicare enrollment until they retire. If you are working past 65 and planning to fund a Health Savings Account (HSA), there are …

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Your Medicare Enrollment Choices When Working Past The Age of 65

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A growing number of Americans are choosing to work past their 65th birthday. According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), approximately 20% will decide to continue working well into their 60s and 70s. The top reason for the shift is a positive one. As many as 75% of Americans over the age …

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How to Use Your Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage

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Medicare drug coverage for outpatient self-administered prescription drugs is an important benefit available to those covered by Medicare. It’s crucial to understand how to maximize your benefits and use your Medicare prescription drug coverage effectively to reduce out-of-pocket costs. Your Doctor Prescribed You a Medication: Now What? To take full advantage of your Medicare plan’s …

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Your Guide to Medicare Formularies and Part D Prescription Drug Coverage

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Original Medicare (Part A and B), introduced in 1965, did not cover outpatient prescription drugs. Over time, Medicare beneficiaries paid increasing amounts for out-of-pocket drug costs that, by 2003 were rising by roughly 12% annually. These higher costs to beneficiaries led Congress to pass the Medicare Prescription Drug Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003 to …

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How to Compare Medicare Supplement Insurance Policies

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The average Medicare beneficiary must deal with a combination of increasing healthcare costs and possibly a growing number of medical needs. As of 2019, a typical couple might spend a total of almost $300,000 in medical expenses over the course of their retirement. 80% of those costs can be traced back to Medicare premiums, medical …

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What Is the Right Medicare Advantage Plan for Me?

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If you’re considering enrolling in a Medicare Advantage plan, it’s important to evaluate your options based on your situation and needs. Here are some top factors to consider when exploring your options: your geographic location, total plan costs, additional plan benefits, formulary composition and medical provider network. Read our concise guide for tips on comparing …

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Three Key Tips for On-Time Medicare Enrollment

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Research shows that between 10 and 12 thousand people turn 65 each day, making them eligible for Medicare. While working, you will notice Medicare taxes (for Medicare Part A hospital insurance) are taken out of your paychecks. Once you or your spouse work the required 40 quarters or 10 years, you will not have to …

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Dental Coverage: Does Medicare Cover Dental Care?

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Being proactive in maintaining dental and oral health is an important part of our overall healthcare needs. However, Original Medicare doesn’t provide benefits for basic dental needs and what is covered is very limited. For example, Medicare does not provide coverage for dental services like fillings, routine checkups, tooth extractions, teeth cleaning or dentures. Instead, …

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Understanding Medicare Coordination of Benefits

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There are many circumstances in which Medicare beneficiaries are enrolled in two health insurance plans at the same time. As you can imagine, there are a number of scenarios one can fall into; however, there are regulations in place to determine the coordination of benefits (COB). This specifically determines which plan pays first and then …

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The Cost of Original Medicare Premiums, Copayments and Deductibles

Medicare and Your Health Savings Account (HSA)

Your Medicare Enrollment Choices When Working Past The Age of 65

How to Use Your Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage

Your Guide to Medicare Formularies and Part D Prescription Drug Coverage

How to Compare Medicare Supplement Insurance Policies

What Is the Right Medicare Advantage Plan for Me?

Three Key Tips for On-Time Medicare Enrollment

Dental Coverage: Does Medicare Cover Dental Care?

Understanding Medicare Coordination of Benefits