I have written in the past about why I hate Medicare Part D. It is kind of a rip-off for seniors – especially those who take only generics. Yesterday I talked with a man who is paying over $50 per…
Why I hate Medicare Part D
Considering Medicare Advantage
If you are considering Medicare Advantage for your Medicare coverage, here are some things to think about: Most Medicare Advantage plans are HMOs (Health Maintenance Organizations) and have networks of doctors, hospitals, and other providers. If you go to a…
Medigap with Guaranteed Issue
What does it mean to get Medigap with guaranteed issue? And when does this come into play? Here is one example: Medicare says that when people are required to change their Medicare Advantage plan because of a move, they can…
Turning 65 and have Obamacare
If you are turning 65 and have Obamacare health insurance, BE SURE TO CANCEL YOUR OBAMACARE PLAN! I was talking to a woman today who turned 65 in May. She was already collecting Social Security so she was automatically enrolled…
Medicare Advantage Problem
My neighbor called me recently about her Medicare Advantage problem. Renee has a pacemaker to keep her heart beating properly – but she nearly had a heart attack when her Medicare Advantage plan told her she was not eligible to…
Medicare and Dental Care
When clients ask me about Medicare and dental coverage, I tell them Medicare covers dental services in certain situations. But that was probably wrong information. I got an email from the Center for Medicare Advocacy which sued CMS (Medicare) on…