medicare
Candidate Desantis on Social Security: “Eligibility Requirements May Need to Change”
The Poynter Institute’s non-profit, nonpartisan fact-checking website Politifact came to the defense of presidential candidate Ron Desantis by rating a recent political ad “Mostly False” in its claim that the candidate “wants to cut Social Security and Medicare.” In a…
What the five GOP candidates said about raising the retirement age
During the 3rd Republican candidates’ debate, the third rail of American politics – Social Security- was discussed. The difference in the approach of the five attending candidates in solving the Social Security and Medicare insolvency issue was on display. The…
What to know about managing Medicare Part B premiums
In October, the Social Security Administration announced the 2024 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) of 3.2 percent, with the average Social Security benefit going up $50. Later, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2024 monthly Part B premium…
The ongoing battle over Medicare and Social Security
The newly elected Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson, has stated, “The greatest threat to our national security is our nation’s debt.” The Speaker has promised to establish a 16-member bipartisan commission to examine the Social Security and Medicare solvency…
Now is the time for many seniors to make changes to their Medicare coverage
Medicare open enrollment is happening now through December 7th, during which Medicare plan enrollees can reevaluate their existing Medicare coverage. There are several things every Medicare beneficiary can do to get in the Medicare Open Enrollment routine. Keith Speights outlines…
What you need to know about Medicare Advantage plans
Medicare open enrollment –annual election period (AEP)- refers to an enrollment period from October 15th through December 7th, during which Medicare plan enrollees can reevaluate their existing Medicare coverage. If you are 65 or older, you have probably received a…
What do the Medicare Savings Programs cover for low-income Medicare beneficiaries?
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized a rule to help low-income Medicare beneficiaries to the Medicare Savings Programs. What is the Medicare Savings Program? Medicare Savings Programs cover premiums and, in most cases, cost sharing for Medicare…
Medicare Advantage isn’t right for everyone.
Medicare open enrollment – also known as the annual election period (AEP)- refers to an enrollment period from October 15th through December 7th, during which Medicare plan enrollees can reevaluate their existing Medicare coverage. It is also when those pesky…
If you’re not asking these questions, you should be
Open enrollment season has started for many people on Medicare and soon for the Affordable Care Act marketplace recipients. During this time, it is important to understand the changes to your plan and to anticipate your healthcare needs in the…
Medicare marketing complaints increase
Medicare’s open enrollment season is upon us, with the barrage of television commercials, tons of junk mail, and other forms of social media marketing all persuading us to why we should join their Medicare Advantage health plan. However, Medicare Advantage…