News Updates

Check out the most recent news updates below, which contains information that can help you on researching information for Medicare and Social Security.

Prior Authorizations vs Referrals
People often wonder if their Medicare plan requires “prior approval” for health services they may need to obtain. Almost always, what they mean to ask

Is a MediGap Plan Right for You?
You have a couple of choices when it comes to supplementing original Medicare; a Medigap (also known as a Medicare Supplemental) policy or a Medicare

Is It Possible to Reduce My Medicare Part B Premium?
If you are paying more than $170.10 per month in 2022 for your Medicare Part B, read on! While most people I speak with who

Difference Between the Medicare Open Enrollment Period and Annual Enrollment Period
The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period, or “AEP,” begins October 15th and ends December 7th. During the AEP, people can make changes to either their Medicare

Medicare Premiums Increases for 2022
Each year Medicare adjusts its premiums and utilization costs for the upcoming year. These adjustments are published by Medicare towards the end of the calendar

Steps to Make the Most of the 2022 Medicare Annual Enrollment Period
Medicare’s annual enrollment period, or AEP, begins October 15th and ends December 7th. During the Medicare AEP people enrolled in either a Medicare Advantage Part

2021 AEP
The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (“AEP”) begins October 15th and continues until December 7th. If you are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage Part C plan

2021 Medicare Part D Coverage Phases
Often times the most confusing component of Medicare for people to fully comprehend is Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage. Medicare Part D works rather

Do I Need to Enroll in Medicare at 65?
The answers varies and depends on employment status and other benefits …