Since individuals pay Medicare taxes through payroll deductions, if you work and pay taxes for at least 10 years then you qualify for premium-free Medicare Part A when you turn 65. Your non-working spouse will also qualify at age 65…
Are you turning 65 this year? If so, you probably already know this is the year you are eligible for Medicare. Read on for some useful tips to keep in mind as you consider your Medicare enrollment options. 1. You…
If you currently have a Marketplace plan and are turning 65 this year, you become eligible to switch from Marketplace to Medicare coverage. You’ll have an Initial Enrollment Period to sign up for Medicare. For most people, this enrollment starts…
On May 29, 2019, over 100,000 seniors will participate in health activities across the United States as we celebrate the 26th annual National Senior Health and Fitness Day. The common goal for this day is to help keep older Americans…
By now, new Medicare cards have been issued to almost everyone and will no longer contain Social Security numbers going forward. By the end of April 2019, a new Medicare card will be mailed to each person and will have…
Medicare health insurance plans can seem complicated. Take deductibles, for example. They’re important to understand for your pocketbook, but do you know how they work? To get you started, here are answers to some common questions we get from our…
Now that the Medicare Annual Enrollment period is over and you have your coverage, it’s time to make your Medicare health insurance benefits work for you. Here are three quick, yet important, things to know. 1. Where you get care…
The Westfield Sarasota Square is offering a one-day expo on lifestyle, wellness, and active aging. The expo will be held at the Westfield Sarasota Square on Wednesday, February 6th from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. The event is free for…
Changes to Medicare can happen each year and it’s important to know what new Medicare provisions will take effect in 2019 so you will be prepared for the impact they’ll have on your benefits and budget. Outlined below are the…
Intro by Katie Vella We are excited to have a new guest blog by Leandro Mueller. In this article he discusses several aspects to consider when choosing the right Medicare Supplement (Medigap) plan for your Medicare. Check back each month for…