by Tom Lockwood | Nov 11, 2026 | Medicare, Medicare Supplement Plans
Who is eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid depends on your age, your income, your savings, and the rules in your state. If you already have Medicare and your budget is tight, Medicaid or a state savings program may pay some of your Medicare costs. This guide...
by Mel Fonseca | Oct 28, 2026 | Medicare, Medicare Advantage Plans, Medigap Plan G
If a letter from Humana Medicare says your Medicare Advantage plan ends December 31, 2026, you have more options and more protections than you might expect from a single letter. I’ll walk you through why the plan is ending, the dates that matter, and your three...
by Leslie Alford | Oct 22, 2026 | Medicare, Medicare medical savings account, Medicare’s Medical Savings Account
When is open enrollment for Medicare, and which of the three windows actually applies to your situation? Most people mean the fall Annual Enrollment Period when they ask this question. But there are two other windows that matter just as much depending on what you are...
by Leslie Alford | Oct 5, 2026 | Medicare, Medicare medical savings account, Medicare’s Medical Savings Account
If an OTC Network card just landed in your mailbox and you’re not sure what it does, you’re in the right place. The OTC Network card confuses more Medicare beneficiaries than almost any other plan benefit I get asked about. So let me clear it up in plain...
by Mike Montes | Sep 15, 2026 | Medicare, Medicare Advantage Plans
In the Medicare context, your Maximum Out-of-Pocket,” or “MOOP,” is the greatest amount of money you may need to pay out of your own resources in any given plan year. Once you reach your maximum out-of-pocket limit, your Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D...
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...