Retirement Planning & Insurance

Earlier this year, a federal government systems issue prevented Medicare Advantage and Part D premiums from being automatically deducted from the Social Security payments of some people with Medicare. Normally, if a beneficiary elects, Social Security deducts the premiums and sends them directly to the plan. In this instance, the payments were not sent to […]

If you have a child under the age of 20, they can only qualify for medicare if they have End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Additionally, to qualify for Medicare coverage, the child must: Need dialysis on a regular basis or require a kidney transplant And, have at least one parent who receives or is eligible for Social Security retirement benefits

Federal Indictments & Law Enforcement Actions in One of the Largest Health Care Fraud Schemes Involving Telemedicine and Durable Medical Equipment Marketing Executives Results in Charges Against 24 Individuals Responsible for Over $1.2 Billion in Losses Hundreds of Thousands of Elderly and/or Disabled Patients Nationwide and Abroad Lured into Criminal Scheme; Center for Program Integrity,

 Some 350,000 Americans purchased long-term care protection in 2018, including both traditional long-term care insurance as well as combination products. The statistic is from a new report released March 26 by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI) “Individuals understand the consequences associated with living a long life which often include the need for

You can go to these websites to see the ratings and/or grades for hospitals in our area. Medicare Hospital Ratings Hospital Safety Grades

People with diabetes may have heard that carbohydrates aren’t good for them. However, many carbohydrates provide vitamins, minerals, and nutrients for the body, and can be part of a healthful diet for people with or without diabetes. If you need help choosing foods that will support your health goals, Medicare can help. Medicare covers medical

FDA updates on angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) recalls including valsartan, losartan and irbesartan IMPORTANT: Medications containing only amlodipine or hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) are not being recalled. Manufacturers are recalling medications containing amlodipine in combination with valsartan or losartan, and medications containing hydrochlorothiazide HCTZ in combination with valsartan or losartan. Torrent again expands its voluntary recall

Find out which insurance companies sell Medigap policies in your area. Medigap policies are standardized Every Medigap policy must follow federal and state laws designed to protect you, and it must be clearly identified as “Medicare Supplement Insurance.” Insurance companies can sell you only a “standardized” policy identified in most states by letters. All policies

If you sign up for Medicare at age 65 on line you must have an active user name and password on SSA.Gov as well as a way for them to contact with a code to enter onto the application to proceed. They can either text you or email you this code. Or you can go

By Emily Brandon, U.S. News & World Report The Social Security full retirement age is 66 for most baby boomers, and you receive a smaller monthly payout if you sign up at a younger age. Some retirees further delay signing up in order to qualify for larger monthly payments later in retirement. However, the Medicare