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Free Free Free, not so fast

See the ads on TV advertising Medicare Advantage Plans with lots of free stuff? Not so fast! My mama used to say the devil is in the details. If I was Paul Harvey (God rest his soul), I’d be shouting from the roof tops, wait! “Here’s the rest of the story!” We receive...

Yearly Wellness Check 2019

When you first enroll in Medicare, you are entitled to an “Introduction to Medicare Checkup” with your Primary Care Physician (PCP). You should schedule this visit as soon as your Medicare is in effect. This introduction to Medicare should not be confused with your...

Southwest Lending Closet 2019

The Southwest Lending Closet – An amazing resource who lends Durable Medical Equipment at NO COST! Too often our clients have told us how they had to purchase some piece of medical equipment for short-term rehabilitation; when they are ‘right as rain’ again, the...

What can trigger Part B Medicare Deductible?

If you have chosen to transfer or assign your Medicare to an all-in-one Medicare Advantage plan, you will simply have co-pays that will need to be met for all your services for any medical services, supplies, or equipment. Many folks choose to keep their Original...

Do I need to enroll in Medicare A&B May 2019

The answer to that question is not as simple as it seems, as everyone’s situation is very different. • If you are still actively employed and covered under your employer’s group plan, and your employer has 20 or more employees, and the drug coverage is considered...

No More Plan F? Maybe, Maybe Not! April 2019

First of all, Medicare Supplement (Medigap) Plan F is not going away! If you have a Plan F, you are what’s typically called“ grandfathered in”, and get to keep your Plan F. We’ve heard for the past few years that Medigap Plan F will not be available after the year...

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