What’s a person to do? You need to apply for Medicare but because of COVID-19, the Social Security offices are closed. If you were born in the US and turning 65, no problem…see below for online instructions. But if you fit into one of these categories,...
I’m impressed! For the majority of Medicare beneficiaries, the government has kept increases to a minimum for 2019 that is, unless you make more money. If you’re in that ballgame, you’re going to get a hefty increase (see below). The STANDARD...
Great news! Social Security announced a 2.8% COLA increase for 2019! Woah now…don’t go spending it all yet :/ Because Social Security has a rule called the ‘hold harmless provision’, you may not see all of that raise on your monthly...
We see this ALL the time! A client comes to us when they are turning 65 or ready to terminate their employer group plan. Since we educate our clients, we help them to figure out how much their Medicare premiums will be. Many times, our clients’ jaws hit the...
Additional counties in California will have a Special Election Period (SEP) available for Medicare beneficiaries affected by the California wildfires. *FEMA declared an emergency or major disaster for the following counties: New counties added as of Dec. 8, 2017*:...
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has extended a Special Election Period (SEP) to Medicare beneficiaries affected by the wildfires in CA. The SEP runs till Dec. 31, 2017. Who is eligible? Any beneficiary who resides in, or resided in, an area for...
