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 […]
Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period: Agent Guide
As the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) comes to an end, agents need to remember the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (OEP). The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) […]
What happens if you missed your Initial Enrollment Period for Medicare? Use the General Enrollment Period
If your client did not enroll in Medicare during their Initial Enrollment Period, then they will have to wait until Medicare’s General Enrollment Period. Every year the General Enrollment Period […]
Agent Guide to Medicare Enrollment Periods
Navigating the complex world of Medicare can be overwhelming and confusing to your clients, particularly when it comes to understanding the various enrollment periods. These enrollment periods play a crucial […]
Moving out of area with Medicare Advantage Plan: What Happens and How to Navigate the Process
Medicare Advantage plans (MAPD) have different service areas available to those who live within that area. Service areas are typically based on geographic regions, such as counties or states, depending […]
Understanding the Medicare Rule on 40 Work Credits: What You Need to Know
As you approach retirement age, you may have questions about Medicare eligibility. One of the requirements for Medicare is having a certain number of work credits. In this blog, we […]
What is the Low-Income Subsidy Benchmark Premium and How Does it Affect Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug Plans?
The Medicare Extra Help program, also known as Low-Income Subsidy (LIS), assists low-income people with Medicare out-of-pocket costs associated with Part D prescription drug coverage. We cover the specifics of […]
Can Non-U.S. Citizens Qualify for Medicare?
Do you qualify for Medicare if you are not a U.S. Citizen? If you are a non-citizen living in the United States, you may still qualify to enroll in Medicare […]
