Table of Contents: When Is Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period? What Changes Can I Make During the Annual Enrollment Period? Additional Enrollment Periods Preparing for the Annual Enrollment Period Some people act like they know it all. Our new serie[...]

Table of Contents: What Is Medicare Fraud? Medicare Fraud vs. Medicare Abuse Recognizing Medicare Fraud Reporting Medicare Fraud Avoiding Medicare Fraud Some people act like they know it all. Our new series Explain Like I’m 65 is for the rest of us. [...]

Table of Contents: Medicare Advantage: An Alternative to Original Medicare Medicare Supplement: Original Medicare and More Health Insurance Post-2020 Medicare is trusted by millions of Americans, but it doesn’t cover every healthcare need — far[...]

Table of Contents: Addressing COVID-19 An Olive Branch? Moving Forward Together On April 8th, Senator Bernie Sanders suspended his campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination. The move leaves former Vice President Joe Biden alone in what was [...]

Table of Contents: President Donald Trump Joe Biden Bernie Sanders Stay Safe and Informed The ongoing spread of a novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has inspired an inconsistent response from the U.S. government, to say the least. President Donald Trump Wh[...]

Table of Contents: Background Medicare for All Act of 2019 What Will it Cost Me? Will it Actually Happen? Some people act like they know it all. Our new series Explain Like I’m 65 is for the rest of us. It will provide clear, digestible summaries to [...]

Table of Contents: Vaccines in the Works Bills in the Works Staying Safe in the Meantime Due to their aging immune systems, seniors run a greater risk of contracting the coronavirus (COVID-19) that’s currently spreading across the globe. They’re also[...]

Table of Contents: It’s Personal Getting to M4A Expanding Social Security Senator Elizabeth Warren has a lot of plans. You can read several dozen of them on her campaign website. Though they cover a broad range of topics, they all come down to one th[...]

A Public Option On the Same Page Bloomberg’s Record A late entry to the 2020 Democratic field, Mike Bloomberg has already made history by spending more money more quickly than any previous candidate. The former New York City Mayor has become a nightl[...]

Table of Contents: “The Damn Bill” Sanders vs. The Drug Companies Will My Taxes Go Up? Senator Bernie Sanders is nothing if not consistent. Acolytes and detractors alike acknowledge that the 78-year-old Independent has argued many of the same points [...]

Table of Contents: Building on Obamacare Taking on Big Pharma Former Vice President Joe Biden has distinguished himself as one of the Democratic primaries’ more moderate voices. On the debate stage, he has characterized the “Medicare for All” plan to[...]

Table of Contents: The New “Third Rail” Medicare for All vs. Today’s Medicare Common Ground The New “Third Rail” Conventional wisdom holds that Social Security is the “third rail” of American politics. So many Americans (1 in 6) depend on the s[...]

Table of Contents: Medicare and HSAs Using an HSA Once on Medicare Contributing to a health savings account, or HSA, is one of the smartest moves you can make to prepare for retirement. HSA funds can be used at any age to pay for qualified medical ex[...]

Table of Contents: Ask for Generics Order Your Medication in Bulk Choose the Right Medicare Part D Plan Ask for Help Healthcare is a major expense for seniors, and it can also be an unpredictable one. Changes to your medical needs could result in a w[...]

Older employees often grapple with the decision to retire, because leaving the workforce means losing the security of a steady paycheck. Unfortunately, salary isn’t the only thing you’ll kiss goodbye when you end your career; you’ll also [...]

The Inspector General for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office has issued a public alert for seniors, warning about the dangers of genetic testing scams. How does it work? You may receive a call, an email, or see an advertisement f[...]

The Medicare Open Enrollment Period for 2020 is in full swing. Here is all of the information you need to know before updating your enrollment status: Timeline: Open enrollment began on October 15 and ends on December 7. Eligibility and Enrollment: I[...]

Once you become eligible for Medicare, you have a choice between original Medicare and Medicare Advantage coverage. With the former, you get hospital care under Part A, diagnostic and preventive care under Part B, and prescription medication under Pa[...]

Within the last year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) sent out new cards to every Medicare beneficiary. These cards were designed to help protect seniors against identity theft, which is a growing problem in America. Old cards [...]

Table of Contents: Enrolling Late Choosing the Wrong Part D Plan Automatically Sticking to the Same Part D plan Going Out-of-Network with Medicare Advantage Medicare provides health benefits to millions of seniors, but if you’re not careful, you coul[...]

Table of Contents: Routine Dental Care Vision Care Hearing Aids Long-Term Care How to Get Coverage for the Services You Need Know Your Costs Under Medicare Millions of seniors get health benefits through Medicare, but many are surprised to learn that[...]

Table of Contents: Choose the Right Part D Plan Ask for Generics Order Your Medications in Bulk Look into Manufacturer Discounts Healthcare is one of the senior community’s greatest ongoing expenses, and medications account for a big part of that exp[...]

Old age is a period in flux, altered not only by physical transformations, but changes in financial standing and social status. Fear of change is to be expected, especially in relation to income, which may explain the recent trend of later-life retir[...]

The transition from employment to retirement can certainly conjure mixed emotions for any aging member of the workforce, since newfound personal freedom comes without the comfort of a steady paycheck. Preparing for the unknown in advance is a great w[...]

Table of Contents: Part B Premiums Deductibles Coinsurance Supplemental Insurance Late Enrollment Penalties Millions of seniors get health benefits through Medicare, but new enrollees are often caught off-guard when they see the associated expenses. [...]

Table of Contents: Medicare Advantage Plans Medigap Plans Know Your Costs Medicare provides critical health benefits to millions of Americans, and while it is a federally run program, the state you live in could impact the price you pay for it and th[...]

Table of Contents: Your Monthly Costs Under Original Medicare Your Monthly Costs Under Medicare Advantage Additional Costs Under Medicare Many seniors are shocked to learn that Medicare coverage is by no means free. The amount you pay for coverage ea[...]