Can TRICARE and Medicare Advantage Plans Work Together?

Jan 12, 2021

TRICARE + Medicare Advantage Plans? Can TRICARE and Medicare Advantage Plans Work Together?  Vets with TRICARE coverage were bombarded with TV ads during AEP. They were instantly attracted to the Supplemental Benefits of MAPD and started calling their agents asking...

The Medicare Part B base premium will rise in 2021— what does this mean for you?

Dec 7, 2020

The Medicare Part B base premium will rise in 2021— what does this mean for you?In most cases the Medicare recipient will pay the new premium. It is $3.90 higher than last year’s base. The increase will be offset by the increase in benefit amount.A small portion of...

Determining Medicare State of Residency – It’s more complicated than you think

Nov 3, 2020

Determining Medicare State of Residency – It’s more complicated than you thinkDetermining Medicare state of residency for a client may not be as straight forward as you think. Many factors go into determining principal residency. It’s not something you want to...

Part D Insulin Price Changes Explained for 2021

Oct 15, 2020

Part D Insulin Price Changes Explained for 2021There has been some confusion surrounding the $35 copay on insulin. Part D insulin prices are changing in 2021, but who is offering it? How do you know which plan has it? Will you automatically be eligible for that plan?...

Medicare.gov replaced by My Enrollment Tool

Jun 17, 2020

There are many programs at the state and federal level that can assist your Medicare clients with the cost of their healthcare. Let’s look at the main ones.Medicaid Is A Joint Venture Between Each State And The Federal GovernmentThat means that we have 50...

Medicare Low Income Programs Explained

Feb 9, 2020

There are many Medicare low-income programs at the state and federal level that can assist your Medicare clients with the cost of their healthcare. Let’s look at the main ones. Medicaid Is A Joint Venture Between Each State And The Federal GovernmentThat means...