What to Know About the Medicare Initial Enrollment Period
Posted: October 21, 2025
Enrolling in Medicare to secure affordable healthcare coverage is a milestone for many individuals approaching retirement. The Initial Enrollment Period (IEP) is a crucial time in this process. It is a limited window of time during which you can sign up for Medicare without facing penalties or gaps in coverage. To make informed choices and avoid costly mistakes, it is important to understand how the...
Mastering Medicare: Your AEP Survival Guide
Posted: September 21, 2025
The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) comes around every fall, but for many beneficiaries, it still brings confusion, stress, and missed opportunities. If you’re enrolled in Medicare or about to become eligible, understanding how to make the most of this window can mean better coverage, lower costs, and greater peace of mind. Here’s how to take control of your Medicare decisions this AEP. Understanding What...
Medigap Insurance: Bridging the Gaps in Original Medicare
Posted: August 6, 2025
Mind the Gaps: What Original Medicare Doesn’t Cover Original Medicare, comprising Part A (hospital insurance) and Part B (medical insurance), offers essential health coverage to millions of seniors. However, it doesn’t cover everything. Beneficiaries are often surprised to discover they are still responsible for significant out-of-pocket expenses. Part A includes a hospital deductible that resets at the beginning of each benefit period, daily coinsurance for...
Retiring in 2025? 5 Medicare Enrollment Tips for Success
Posted: March 6, 2025
Retirement marks the beginning of a new chapter of your life. If you are planning to retire in 2025, navigating Medicare enrollment may seem like decoding a puzzle. Nevertheless, with the right guidance and a little preparation, you can confidently make informed decisions and tackle Medicare enrollment. The following are some tips for success: Know Your Enrollment Timeline Timing is everything with Medicare enrollment. The...
Your Guide to Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment
Posted: January 6, 2025
In addition to helping to maintain our health as we age, having a reliable healthcare insurance plan also provides real peace of mind. As a Medicare Advantage enrollee, you may know that it offers additional benefits not available with traditional Medicare, such as vision, dental, and prescription drug coverage. As we welcome the new year, a new enrollment period begins. When Is Medicare Advantage Open...