by Wiley Long III | Feb 28, 2022 | Medicare
Feeling uncertain about Medicare? In coordination with our in-house experts, we’ve produced a short but master-level Medicare explained YouTube video to help you clear things up. Medicare Explained: YouTube Video to Master Medicare in Under 5 Minutes WATCH THE VIDEO:...
by Tom Lockwood | Nov 27, 2021 | Medicare Advantage Plans, Medicare Annual Enrollment Period 2021
Medicare Annual Enrollment 2021 is here. For the next few weeks, Medicare enrollees have the opportunity to make changes to their Medicare plan. Most notably, this is the time of year when it’s possible to switch to Medicare Advantage, a low-cost, privately operated...
by Wiley Long III | May 21, 2021 | Medicare medical savings account, Medigap Plan G
Paying for Medicare, as we all know, is way more complicated than it needs to be. That’s because your Part A and Part B coverage (Original Medicare) only covers a handful of things, leaving you entirely unprotected from some of the most common medical expenses. For...
by Tom Lockwood | Feb 5, 2021 | Medicare medical savings account
Using Your Medicare Medical Savings Account (MSA) to Pay for Qualified Medical Costs So, you’ve finally made the switch to the new and improved Medicare MSA Plan. That means that you’re probably already saving money on your monthly premium. It also means that you’re...
by Misty Berryman | Feb 4, 2021 | Medicare, Medicare Supplement Plans
Original Medicare Leaves You Exposed to Steep Out-of-Pocket Costs; Here’s How to Stay Protected Here’s what they’re not telling you about Medicare: It’s not enough to pay for your health care in retirement. I’ve seen it far too often: Hardworking Americans reaching 65...
by Wiley Long III | Dec 29, 2020 | Medicare medical savings account
Paying for Medicare has always been more complicated than it needs to be. It feels like each year there are new hoops to jump through, and because we don’t have any other choice, we go ahead and jump through them. The Medicare MSA Plan is the breath of fresh air that...
by Wiley Long III | Nov 3, 2020 | Health Savings Accounts
HSA or MSA: As healthcare premiums continue to rise, more and more people are turning to health savings accounts (HSA) to save tax-free money for out-of-pocket costs. But HSAs aren’t the only tax-advantaged healthcare strategy on the block. For Medicare enrollees,...
by Wiley Long III | Sep 4, 2020 | Medicare
Unfortunately, the chances are pretty good that you already know someone who has suffered from the “observation problem.”. Here’s a typical scenario: a person walks into the emergency department suffering from dizziness and weakness. The doctor makes a determination...
by Tom Lockwood | Aug 5, 2020 | Health, Medicare Advantage Plans, Medicare Supplement Plans
Contrary to popular belief, managing your Medicare is not something that is complete the day you turn 65. While some people get Original Medicare (Part A & B) automatically, most people will have to take additional action to get the level of coverage that they...
by Jim Corn | Apr 14, 2020 | Medicare, Medicare Supplement Plans
You’re approaching 65, which means you need to start thinking about the decisions you’re going to make regarding Medicare. These decisions could have a long-term impact on your health care coverage, so it’s important to be informed, give yourself enough time to make...