by Healthcare Educators Team
Every fall the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) releases its Star Ratings for Medicare Advantage and Part D plans. This timeline coincides with Medicare’s Annual Open Enrollment period when you are making decisions about your healthcare coverage for...
by Healthcare Educators Team
Medicare has a number of different enrollment periods, each serving a different purpose, and each with its own set of rules and timelines. You may be familiar with the enrollment period when you first turn 65, but you may not be aware of Medicare’s Special...
by Healthcare Educators Team
Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) is upon us. This is the time period, from October 15 – December 7, when you have the opportunity to make changes to your Medicare coverage. During AEP you can: Change from one Medicare Advantage plan to another Switch from...
by Healthcare Educators Team
You don’t want to get stuck with the wrong Medicare Supplement Insurance plan. More commonly known as Medigap, these plans help people who are enrolled in Original Medicare take control of their out-of-pocket health insurance costs. Before you enroll in a plan, learn...
by Healthcare Educators Team
As life expectancies increase, you may be one of many seniors who will need extra help with everyday activities as you age. You may think that Medicare will help cover long-term care (LTC) costs. In fact, Medicare does not cover most costs associated with LTC. It’s...
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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...
