medicare
The Medicare Plan Finder portal contains errors
The Medicare Plan Finder portal contains errors and conflicting information that could lead the individual to sign up for the wrong plan. Why does this pose a problem? The Medicare annual open enrollment season currently runs from October 15th through…
Going back to the basics
Many people are afraid of cuts to Medicare and Social Security. According to a new survey by NerdWallet, 70 percent of Medicare recipients are concerned that their benefits will be reduced in their lifetime. “When you have worries like this,…
It is time to optimize your coverage
Medicare premiums in 2026 are increasing to an estimated Part B premium of $206.50, according to the latest Medicare Trustees report. One of the largest year-over-year increases in a very long time. So, what is the Medicare recipient to do?…
Medicare Open Enrollment will start Oct. 15th
Due to the government shutdown, updates to information on the Medicare.gov website may be limited or delayed. Your Medicare benefits and coverage will continue as before, and you can go to your doctor and access the health care services you…
Will a 12% Medicare increase in 2026 offset your COLA adjustment?
The Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) is scheduled to be released on October 15th, 2025; however, it may be delayed due to the government shutdown. It’s expected to be about 2.7%, higher than last year’s 2.5%. For a typical $2,000 Social Security…
Demystifying Medicare
Medicare, part of President Lyndon Johnson’s “Great Society,” was first enacted in 1965. As it has evolved over the decades, Medicare now consists of four unique “parts,” each designed to provide specific healthcare insurance coverage to American seniors. Here are…
“IRMAA:” A Medicare Surprise!!
“IRMAA:” A Medicare Surprise!! Have you ever been surprised by something that occurred more than a year ago, which you must now pay for? Such is the case for many Medicare beneficiaries who are affected by a Medicare provision known…
Government Shutdown? Medicare and Social Security Benefits to Continue Uninterrupted
With much partisan rhetoric, Washington, D.C. Democrats and Republicans seem to be headed for an impasse when it comes to keeping government daily operations funded after September 30th. Both sides seem to be locked into their respective legislative priorities, with…
The High Cost of Healthcare!!!
We all know that healthcare costs rise over time, especially as we age. So the news that higher Medicare premiums, deductibles, and surcharges are expected to go up over the next decade is hardly new news. But what may be…
Will I Get A 2026 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA)?
Traditionally, as we approach the 4th quarter each year, we have come to expect the announcement of various Social Security changes for the upcoming year. Probably the most highly anticipated of these changes is the annual Cost of Living Adjustment…