Basics for Medicare Patients II By Tucker Thompson, Collin County LIVING WELL Magazine What are some of the differences between traditional Medicare Supplements and Medicare Advantage Plans? Medicare Supplements––Freedom to choose any hospital or doctor […]
You can go online to www.Medicare.gov or visit your local Social Security office. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is the federal agency that administers Medicare. […]
This is a question I’m asked weekly by clients both under and over age 65. My article highlights some of the rules and coverage shared by all people, and then some of the rules that are unique to both age groups. […]
This is a question I’m asked weekly by clients both under and over age 65. My article highlights some of the rules and coverage shared by all people, and then some of the rules that are unique to both age groups. […]
Beginning Oct. 1, 2013, people under the age of 65 can sign up for the new Affordable Health Care Act with coverage effective Jan. 1, 2014. This will not cut Medicare benefits. […]
Lifeline for Medicare ?
By Tucker Thompson, Collin County LIVING WELL Magazine
With “baby boomers” turning 65, questions abound about the financial “stability” of Medicare. And Congress “struggles” with renewed focus on finding ways to ensure our funds will last past 2024! […]
Medicare Advantage or Medicare Supplement? Which Is Right for Me?
By Tucker Thompson, Collin LIVING WELL Magazine
Medicare Advantage Plans (Part C) are funded in part by the government, paying “preset” amounts to insurance companies offering them. Factors determining any monthly premium you pay include the rate set by each company, your county, the government reimbursement, and if a drug plan is attached. […]
Major Change in Medicare Annual Enrollments!
By Tucker Thompson, Benchmark Financial, Collin LIVING WELL Magazine
Annual Enrollment Period for Medicare Part C – Advantage Plans [HMOs, PPOs PFFS, SNPs] and Medicare Part D – Prescription Drug Plans is Oct. 15 until Dec. 7, 2011 with coverage beginning Jan. 1, 2012. Do not forget the new deadline to enroll or change is Dec. 7, 2011 for both! […]
Major Changes in Health Care
By Tucker Thompson
The Medicare annual enrollment period for 2012 will be October 15, 2011 through December 7, 2011. All enrollments for Part D, Prescription Drug Plans and Part C Advantage Plans {HMOs, PPOs, SNPs, PFFS} made during this time period will have an effective date of January 1, 2012. Not every hospital or doctor accepts Advantage Plans. Before enrolling in one of these plans, make sure your physician and hospital will accept the plan. […]
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