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By: Chris Grimmond • On: April 24, 2018
When people arrive at the doorstep of Medicare at age 65, they are confronted with the daunting task of picking a Medicare plan. Most people find picking Medicare plan overwhelming and confusing. 100’s of Supplements to Pick From Insurance companies offer hundreds of different Medicare supplements, Medicare Advantage plans, and Medicare Part D prescription drug […]
By: Chris Grimmond • On: June 19, 2017
We’ve all experienced that less than happy holiday vacation spent ill. What’s worse is getting sick abroad and worrying about Medicare insurance coverage. If you’re planning a winter getaway, check out and share our healthy Medicare travel tips to ensure your vacation goes off without a hitch. Prevention Whether you’re going foreign or domestic, Medicare […]
By: Chris Grimmond • On: May 29, 2017
Medicare Advantage Growing Medicare Advantage or Medicare Part C is an alternative to traditional or original Medicare. While the majority of Medicare beneficiaries are still on original Medicare, Medicare Advantage has grown to 31% of all Medicare beneficiaries, which is triple the number from only twelve years ago. In Nebraska the number of Medicare beneficiaries in a […]
By: Chris Grimmond • On: May 21, 2017
One of the most common questions we receive is: “Am I eligible for Medicare?” Well, there’s no black and white answer to Medicare eligibility. Your Medicare eligibility may depend on several different situations. Luckily, we make Medicare easy—this post will show you how and when to apply for Medicare based on your unique situation. Medicare Eligibility You become […]
By: Chris Grimmond • On: February 27, 2017
Medicare usually makes some changes every year. Medicare changes Part D without exception. Medicare and the insurance companies make adjustments based upon drug costs and contracts with pharmaceutical companies. Medicare is also gradually eliminating the dreaded gap in Part D coverage, better known as the “Donut Hole.” Medicare Changes Part D Deductible The change that […]
Medicare Changes Part B Deductible
By: Chris Grimmond • On: February 13, 2017
Medicare Changes Part B Deductible Medicare changes came out in December. The Medicare changes Part B deductible was an increase. The Medicare Part B deductible for 2016 was $166. The 2017 Part B deductible is $183. While the $17 increase is small in dollar terms, it was a 10% increase. That’s big! Part B Deductible What […]
Medicare Changes Part A Deductible
By: Chris Grimmond • On: February 6, 2017
Medicare Changes Part A Deductible Medicare changes for 2017 came out in December. One of the changes was for Medicare Part A. Part A is the hospital side of Medicare. It does not cost anything because you paid the Medicare Part A premium during your working years. It was part of your payroll taxes. The […]
By: Chris Grimmond • On: January 13, 2017
Medicare Part B Medicare changes almost every year. Medicare changes for 2017 are significant. The Medicare Part B monthly premium is the change that hits people first. For Medicare beneficiaries who were on Medicare before 2016, the increase will be from $104.90 to $109 per month. For those who began Medicare Part B in 2016, the premium will […]
By: Chris Grimmond • On: August 22, 2016
What is Medicare? A basic question. Or rather, why should anyone care about Medicare? The reason people should care is that most bankruptcies are medical bankruptcies. In other words, if you wish to protect your retirement nest egg from bill collectors, Medicare is important to know about. There are few things that are more disturbing than a pile […]
By: Chris Grimmond • On: August 18, 2016
A number of distressed clients called me because they saw announcements on the news that Aetna and United Healthcare (UHC) were pulling out of individual states and would not be offering health insurance any more. It is true that Aetna and UHC are pulling out of some healthcare plans, but Aetna exits ACA NOT Medicare. […]
