How is Hospice Covered with Medicare?
As a Medicare agent, one of your key responsibilities is guiding seniors through difficult and often confusing parts of their coverage—hospice care being a prime example. Many clients (and their […]
Medicare and Pre-Authorization: When Is It Required?
As a Medicare agent, it’s important to understand Medicare’s prior authorization requirements so you can better assist your clients. Traditionally, Original Medicare (Part A and Part B) did not require […]
2025 Medicare DSNP/LIS Special Enrollment Changes
Medicare has eliminated the quarterly Dual/LIS Maintaining Special Election Period and replaced it with 2 new SEPs. Dual and LIS beneficiaries will have new restrictions on plan changes, including when […]
Understanding Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans
Medicare Advantage SNPs are a type of Medicare Advantage plan designed to cater to individuals with specific health conditions, health care needs, and financial circumstances. There are three main groups […]
Understanding Medicare Advantage C-SNP Plans
Dealing with a chronic illness involves navigating complex healthcare needs and frequent medical attention. Medicare Advantage Chronic Special Needs Plans (C-SNP) are beneficial for people struggling with chronic conditions because […]
4 Medicare Changes You Need to Know For 2023
There are many changes coming to Medicare this year due to the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act and other Medicare policies. Some changes will affect everyone on Medicare with […]
How Does Medicare Work with Third Party Injury Payments?
Medicare is secondary payer to group health plan insurance in specific circumstances, but is also secondary to liability insurance (including self-insurance), no-fault insurance, and Workers’ Compensation (WC). An insurer or […]
Medicare Resources During COVID-19
There are many resources available to Medicare recipients during the COVID-19 Pandemic. To help our customers navigate safely during this time, we put together a list of useful Medicare resources […]
Understanding Medicare’s 3-Day Rule For Skilled Nursing Facilities
Although Medicare does cover care provided in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF), there are requirements before this coverage will be effective. Most notably, is Medicare’s 3-day Rule. Make sure you […]
Medicare Supplements Guide: Understanding the Ins and Outs
Medicare Supplements are a great product to add to your portfolio in order to increase your yearly income. Whether you’re an existing Medicare agent wanting to keep sales up outside […]
How Medicare Affects Your Health Savings Account
People aging into Medicare need to be aware how Medicare affects their Health Savings Account (HSA) and what Medicare expenses you can use the account to pay. Here are the […]
How to use Medicare and VA Benefits Together
Medicare and VA Benefits Are your clients eligible for both Veterans Affairs Benefits and Medicare? Per VA and Medicare, they can be covered under both plans but they each pay […]
Breaking Down Medicare Cost Plans
Understanding Medicare Cost Plans Medicare Cost Plans are a type of Medicare health plan available in certain areas of the country. Cost plans are kind of a hybrid plan between […]
Understanding the Difference Between Medicare and Medicaid?
Do you and your Medicare clients understand the difference between Medicare and Medicaid? A lot of people have a difficult time understanding the difference between the two. Both programs begin […]
CMS Proposed Changes to Medicare 2019
CMS is proposing changes to Medicare Costs for 2019. Make sure you are aware of these proposed changes so you can act accordingly. Here are some of the Proposals for the […]
Helping Patients Fight Lung Cancer with Medicare
As a Medicare agent, you need to educate your clients on plan coverage. Did you know Medicare Part B covers smoking and tobacco use counseling? Lets help our clients understand […]