March 29, 2016 /// 29 Comments
Colonoscopies test for colon cancer and other problems in the colon. This test can be expensive, and we get a lot of clients asking if this test is covered by Medicare. The answer is yes, and no. Let us explain.
March 25, 2016 /// 14 Comments
Medicare does cover preventive services and screenings. We have compiled a list of screenings for Medicare enrollees. You will want to remember that some screenings and preventive services have specific guidelines to…
March 24, 2016 /// 15 Comments
When you become Medicare-eligible your health care coverage can change quite a bit, and you may be wondering if Medicare covers medical physicals. While this seems like there should be a simple answer to this question…
February 22, 2016 /// 15 Comments
Many people choose to delay Social Security benefits for various reasons, however, when you turn 65, does this mean you can’t enroll in Medicare? This is a question we get a lot, and…
February 19, 2016 /// 6 Comments
Medicare offers Glaucoma tests annually to high risk patients in order to prevent vision loss, specifically side vision. The good news is…
February 14, 2016 /// 8 Comments
As you know we get lots of calls regarding Medicare and there are no shortage of people letting us know that Medicare is overly confusing…
February 5, 2016 /// 14 Comments
Medicare Advantage has a Disenrollment Period each year. During this period you can drop your MA plan and switch to a Medigap plan. Seems simple enough, but there are some things you should know…..
February 4, 2016 /// 6 Comments
If you want to switch from Medicare Advantage to Medigap, you will most likely need to make this change during the Annual Election Period. What might be confusing to some is the AEP is not meant for…
February 3, 2016 /// 238 Comments
As a Medicare-eligible Veteran, you have some options when it comes to healthcare. We know this transition to Medicare can be confusing so we have listed a few things that all Vets should know…
February 2, 2016 /// 18 Comments
Medicare Advantage enrollees may not be aware there is a loophole that you can switch to Medigap, without answering medical questions, in the first year of coverage. While this is available, there are qualifications you must…