by Tom Lockwood | Sep 11, 2026 | Medicare, Medicare medical savings account, Medicare’s Medical Savings Account
If you have TRICARE For Life, you already hold something most Medicare beneficiaries pay a monthly premium to get. That single fact changes how a Medicare Advantage plan should look to you, and it is the part most general Medicare guidance leaves out entirely. In this...
by Leslie Alford | Sep 4, 2026 | Medicare, Medicare medical savings account, Medicare’s Medical Savings Account
Open enrollment for Medicare runs from October 15 to December 7, and what you do in those eight weeks sets your costs for the whole next year. Most people treat it as a chance to shop. It is better understood as a chance to review, because the plan you already hold is...
by Lou Spatafore | Aug 21, 2026 | Medicare medical savings account
What is the best Medicare supplement insurance plan? A simple question that has a surprisingly personal answer. If you’re turning 65, already on Medicare, or helping a parent choose a plan, it can feel overwhelming. Medigap letters and plan charts can be hard to sort...
by Misty Berryman | Aug 13, 2026 | Medicare, Medicare medical savings account, Medicare’s Medical Savings Account
The FSA vs HSA question changes completely the month you enroll in Medicare. Most people find that out after they’ve already made a costly mistake, so let me walk you through the order of operations first. The Short Version About an FSA vs HSA Two pre-tax health...
by Leslie Alford | Aug 6, 2026 | Medicare medical savings account
Medicare pays for physical therapy. It does not pay all of it. That gap is the part worth understanding before you start a course of treatment, so let me walk you through the numbers. What Medicare Pays for Treatment for Sciatica Physical Therapy Part B handles...
by Leslie Alford | Jul 15, 2026 | Medicare medical savings account
Hip pain after 65 is one of the most common reasons older adults start limiting the activities they love. Maybe stairs have become a negotiation, or a full night of sleep now depends on which side you choose. I talk with Medicare beneficiaries every week who waited...