Medicare Enrollment

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What Are 5 Star Medicare Advantage Plans

By GmiaAdmin | In Medicare , Medicare Enrollment

Star ratings for Medicare Advantage plans are an easy way to know if you are enrolling in a plan that offers excellent healthcare and customer service. Medicare Advantage (or Part C) plans are rated from one to five stars, with […]

April 20, 2022
The In’s and Out’s of the Medicare Savings Programs

By GmiaAdmin | In Medicare , Medicare Enrollment

Medicare may give people access to medical coverage, but there are still many expenses that beneficiaries are responsible for. These expenses can add up from monthly premiums, co-pays, co-insurance, and prescription drug costs. For beneficiaries with limited income and resources, […]

August 10, 2021
The Ins and Outs of Extra Help, Low-Income Subsidy

By GmiaAdmin | In Medicare , Medicare Enrollment , Part D Prescription Drug Plans

Medicare costs can add up for beneficiaries for both prescriptions and medical costs. Even with Medicare coverage, they have a myriad of potential expenses including premiums, co-pays, co-insurance, and prescription drug costs, as well as potential penalties for Part B […]

June 24, 2021
2024 Part B Costs and IRMAA Brackets

By GmiaAdmin | In Medicare , Medicare Enrollment

How much does Medicare Part B cost? Some people automatically get Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance), and some people need to sign up for Part B. The amount you pay monthly can vary depending on your income, and if you don’t […]

April 6, 2021
How Does Medicare Work with Third Party Injury Payments?

By GmiaAdmin | In Medicare , Medicare Enrollment

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 WC plan cannot supersede federal law by alleging its coverage […]

March 25, 2021
Understanding Medicare’s 3-Day Rule For Skilled Nursing Facilities

By GmiaAdmin | In Medicare , Medicare Enrollment

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 understand all of the conditions that need to be met […]

April 30, 2020
How do you transition to Medicare from Employer-based health insurance?

By GmiaAdmin | In Medicare , Medicare Enrollment

These days there are a lot of people working past 65, the age when you become eligible for Medicare benefits. As a result, many of them are postponing their Medicare enrollment under the qualifying condition of having “creditable coverage.” This […]

March 31, 2020
Medicare Supplements Guide: Understanding the Ins and Outs

By GmiaAdmin | In Medicare , Medicare Enrollment

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 of the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period, or if you are […]

January 7, 2020
How Medicare Affects Your Health Savings Account

By GmiaAdmin | In Medicare , Medicare Enrollment

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 answers to common questions on how Medicare and Health Savings […]

December 3, 2019
Medicare Changes for 2020

By GmiaAdmin | In Medicare , Medicare Enrollment , Part D Prescription Drug Plans

2020 is right around the corner. If you didn’t already know, some rates are changing for Medicare. Since we know it is hard to keep track of the cost share between your clients and Medicare, below is a cheat sheet […]

November 26, 2019

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