Medicare Enrollment

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  Medigap Birthday Rule: Where it applies

  By GmiaAdmin | In Medicare , Medicare Enrollment

  What is the Medigap Birthday Rule? Are you an agent with Medicare clients in California or Oregon? If so, be sure you understand the birthday rule, a yearly opportunity to switch Medicare Supplement companies WITHOUT underwriting. Read the following questions […]

  January 23, 2018
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  Medicare Plan J and non credible PDP Coverage

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

  Are you sure you’re Medicare customers are covered by credible prescription drug coverage? If they are currently on a Plan J Medicare Supplement, then they may not be covered and could be racking up ongoing monthly penalties. Why is this? […]

  December 26, 2017
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  Calculating PDP Late Enrollment Penalty

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

  What is the Prescription Drug (PDP) Penalty? The late enrollment penalty is an amount added to Medicare Part D monthly premium. You may owe a late enrollment penalty if, for any continuous period of 63 days or more after your […]

  December 19, 2017
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  CMS Proposed Changes to Medicare 2019

  By GmiaAdmin | In Medicare , Medicare Enrollment

  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 year 2019, as well as glance for 2018. CMS is […]

  November 30, 2017
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  Helping Patients Fight Lung Cancer with Medicare

  By GmiaAdmin | In Medicare , Medicare Enrollment

  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 their benefits when choosing plans and stay up to date […]

  November 8, 2017
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  Medicare Enrollment: The Value of Convenience

  By GmiaAdmin | In Medicare Enrollment

  In addition to cost, coverage, and benefits, here are some other things that medicare.gov suggests patients consider. Be sure to keep these in mind when helping your clients compare Medicare options this year: Doctor and hospital choice Do your doctors […]

  November 8, 2017

• What if my client missed their Initial Enrollment Period? When is the next time my client can sign up for Part B coverage?

  By GMIA Inc | In Medicare Enrollment

  If your client missed the Initial Enrollment Period, the next time he or she can sign up for Part B will be during the General Enrollment Period unless they qualify for a Special Election Period. General Enrollment Period (January 1st […]

  August 18, 2016
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  Are your clients making a huge Part B enrollment mistake?

  By GMIA Inc | In Medicare Enrollment

  You may know that eligibility for Medicare benefits begins at age 65. You may also know that Part A is commonly free and Part B typically involves a monthly premium.  Unfortunately not everyone knows that coverage may NOT start the […]

  August 8, 2016

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