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How an Explanation of Benefits HELPS You

How an Explanation of Benefits HELPS You

You have received an Explanation of Benefits (EOB), but what IS it, exactly?  An EOB is NOT a Bill Let’s go ahead and clear this one up. An EOB is not a bill! An EOB is there specifically to help you understand the charges for any visits or prescription claims.  If...
Medicare Changes 2024: What Medicare Beneficiaries Need To Know

Medicare Changes 2024: What Medicare Beneficiaries Need To Know

A new year means changes to Medicare, including updates to drug coverage, telehealth services and mental well-being considerations. In 2024, we don’t see as many changes as there were for 2023, but there are some notable tweaks that will make you want to reassess...
Appealing an Income-Related Monthly Adjustment (IRMAA) Decision

Appealing an Income-Related Monthly Adjustment (IRMAA) Decision

What is IRMAA? IRMAA stands for “Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount,” which is an extra fee for higher-income beneficiaries because individuals with higher incomes can typically afford to pay more for their Medicare premiums. As a result, this fee is added to...
Medicare Approval Timeline

Medicare Approval Timeline

If you’re going to apply for Medicare, you will probably want to know a timeline for approval. Approval depends on several factors. These are: when you applied, how you applied and who is processing your application. And you don’t want to drop any current insurance or...
Getting Medicare if You’re 65 And Still Work

Getting Medicare if You’re 65 And Still Work

Signing up for Medicare has additional considerations if you’re still working. Here we’ll show you some tips on how it works and how to avoid common mistakes. Is it necessary to sign up for Medicare when I turn 65? It all depends on how many employees are...

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