medicare
Changing Medicare eligibility to 67
Medicare is the primary form of health insurance for older adults in the U.S. Provided by the federal government, Medicare helps cover the health care costs of people at least 65 years old, as well as those with certain disabilities.…
Should you sign up for Medicare at 65?
Your Medicare initial enrollment period (IEP) is three months before your 65th birthday, the month of your 65th birthday, and three months after your 65th birthday. However, you may not want to enroll in Medicare when you are 65 if…
Medicare Advantage or Traditional Medicare? Choose Carefully!
If you’re of Medicare-age (over 65), you likely know that you have two main choices for your healthcare – traditional Medicare, or a Medicare Advantage plan. Medicare Advantage, also known as “Medicare Part C,” is healthcare coverage from private insurers…
Important Medicare Information
Medicare can be a confusing topic, and if you are on the cusp of age 65 (and thus soon eligible for Medicare), there are some really important things to know. First is the difference between “original Medicare” and “Medicare Advantage”…
2026 Healthcare Costs Going Up!
I guess it’s not terribly surprising that healthcare costs, along with most other living expenses, are going up next year. And, for healthcare, those increases are significant – from the Medicare premiums seniors must pay for their coverage, through the…
Some potential changes to your new Medicare Advantage plan
Were you one of the over 2.6 million seniors whose Medicare Advantage plan was terminated in 2026? Or are you one of the many seniors -no exact number yet – that switched their Medicare Advantage coverage for other reasons that…
Should you have both Medicare and VA benefits?
Roughly 300,000 veterans will turn 65 each year. Veterans who have VA benefits often find themselves confused about whether they should sign up for Medicare. The VA encourages veterans to enroll in Medicare when they turn 65. Brandon Wile, writing…
The Hospital Inpatient Services Modernization Act
According to a federal report, 366 hospitals nationwide participated in the Acute Hospital Care at Home program, which allows patients who would otherwise be hospitalized to receive care at home with a combination of healthcare providers and medical technology. During…
Unused Medicare Advantage benefits
The Commonwealth Fund reports that three in 10 Medicare Advantage beneficiaries have not used any supplemental benefits in the past year. Although one in four Medicare Advantage enrollees reported choosing their plans because of them. The Centers for Medicare and…
Thinking about making a change?
Medicare Advantage (also known as “Part C”) is a Medicare-approved plan offered by a private company that offers an alternative to Original Medicare. Medicare Advantage plans “bundle” Medicare Parts A, B, and usually Part D. Many plans offer extra benefits…