by Healthcare Educators Team
Many people qualify for Medicare based on their work history and payment of payroll taxes. Medicare, however, is available to anyone who meets the eligibility requirements, regardless of their work history. If you have not worked and therefore not paid Social Security...
by Healthcare Educators Team
For many seniors, retirement means the opportunity to travel more. Original Medicare, Medigap and Medicare Advantage plans all offer different coverage and limitations. If you plan to travel outside the U.S., you need to know how you are covered before you go. What...
by Healthcare Educators Team
For most people turning 65, Medicare enrollment occurs in the seven-month Initial Enrollment Period (IEP) which is the three months before your birth month, the month you turn 65, and the three following months. What happens if you missed your IEP? It’s important to...
by Healthcare Educators Team
When you are eligible to sign up for Medicare, there are several decisions you will need to make. Original Medicare (Part A and Part B) will not cover everything, which could result in a costly gap in coverage. There are two ways to close that gap: Medicare Advantage...
by Healthcare Educators Team
There are many decisions you need to make when approaching retirement. Making the right choice about your health insurance is one of the most important ones. Because retirement is considered a qualifying event, if you work for an employer with 20 or more employees,...
