Medicare
What Medicare Doesn’t Cover
I get so many questions on Medicare and, having been on it for a few years, I’m learning the ropes. If it’s a government program then you know it will…
Read MoreYou Just Might Get A Raise After All
According to Kiplinger, “Inflation has been on a roller coaster in 2020. First, COVID-19 disruptions cratered prices for gasoline, travel, even car insurance. Summer rebounds in those commodities, as well…
Read MoreThe Crazy World of Medicare Part ‘D’ Drug Plans
Part ‘D’ Drug Plans have been known to provide plenty of aggravation and frustration for all those that attempt to navigate them. Consider the following… There are 34 Part ‘D’…
Read MoreShort Term Skilled Nursing Care Dilemma
~ Admitted vs. Observation ~ A recurring, expensive and very frustrating problem in the world of Medicare is the cost of skilled rehab after a hospital stay. What Medicare pays…
Read MoreThe Markets Go Mad For Obamacare! Really?
The older we get, the more set in our ways we become and the more we hate change. Because of that I really don’t ask people to change their ways. …
Read MoreMust I Sign Up For Medicare At Age 65?
By Howard Peck Medicare Supplement Specialist When Medicare was first instituted in 1965, age 65 officially marked the time when you would retire, start your pension, file for Social Security,…
Read MoreBack to Medicare Basics
By Howard Peck Medicare Supplement Specialist As we begin a New Year, I thought I would offer a very concise Q and A overview of Medicare. (Note: All of the…
Read MoreNovember is Long-Term Care Awareness Month
November has been declared Long-Term Care Awareness Month because even the U.S. Congress recognizes the importance of making people aware of the risks and costs associated with long-term care. As…
Read MoreThe Medicare Annual Enrollment Period is here!
I have created a simple Q&A to help you navigate through the complexities of Medicare. If you have any questions, please contact me at your convenience, or attend next week’s…
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