No need to file any special forms with your tax returns concerning your health care plans. Why? Because you are on Medicare you do not need to prove to the IRS that you have insurance, they know!
Many Veterans and spouses of veterans receive a special monthly check if they need the “aid & attendance” of another person to live safely and/or need assistance with their personal care activities. Many Senior Communities help Veterans get these funds to help them pay their monthly rental fees which can be substantial. However the VA…
Americans are surviving major illnesses in record numbers; 75% of people who suffer a heart attack or stroke survive at least three years and many heart attack victims regain 100% of their health whereas between 50-70% of stroke victims regain functional independence Those under 65 are 50% more likely to survive than those 65 and…
Did you know between January 1st and February 14th you can leave your Advantage Plan (Medicare Part C) and switch to original Medicare. Remember you will only have until February 14 to join a Medicare prescription Drug Plan. You cannot switch to another Advantage Plan and if you switch to original Medicare you may want…
Just a reminder that you should be as diligent when choosing a Medicare Drug Plan as you are when choosing Medicare insurance either an Advantage plan (which includes your drug plan) or a Medicare supplement. Drug costs continue to rise causing many Medicare drug plans to increase the tier rating for your drug along with…
Many people did not receive an increase in their Part B Medicare premiums because they were on Social Security and legally Medicare cannot increase their premiums more than the cost of living raise they receive from Social Security. There are no legal restrictions on Medicare for special programs such as Medicaid or those new to…
If you are on Medicare every September, in anticipation of the upcoming annual Medicare enrollment period (October 15 thru December 7), you will receive an Annual Notice of Change for all Medicare Part C insurance (HMO and PPO Plans) and Medicare Part D prescription Insurance plans. It is VERY IMPORTANT that you read this mailing because…