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Buyer Beware: Avoiding Scams & Schemes
(Updated February 2025) New to 2025 are AI scams. The potential to create an image, video or voice of someone can make many existing...

Karen McCormack
Feb 5, 20246 min read


Learning the Health Insurance Lingo
Are you finding it hard to navigate through the complicated world of health insurance terminology? You're not alone. The lingo can be...
karen0182
Feb 5, 20246 min read


Your FAQs Answered – A Practical Guide to Your Insurance Plan
Click on the links below to see FAQs for the specific types of health insurance. Medicare Advantage Plan FAQs Medicare Medigap (Medicare...
kim1134
Jan 16, 20241 min read


Medicare Prescription Drug Plan FAQs
When will I be billed or charged for my plan? Most carriers don’t charge for their plans until the beginning of January, after new plans...
kim1134
Jan 16, 20243 min read


Medigap (Medicare Supplement) Plan FAQs
I missed the enrollment period and didn’t change my Medigap plan, do I have to wait until the next Annual Enrollment Period? If you are...
kim1134
Jan 16, 20242 min read


Medicare Advantage Plan FAQs
How can they offer insurance with no premium? While your plan does not have a premium, there are out-of-pocket costs including copays and...
kim1134
Jan 16, 20241 min read


NEW YEAR, NEW INSURANCE...NEW DEDUCTIBLE?
The beginning of the new year often means a new insurance plan for many people, both in Medicare and in private or Marketplace plans and...
karen0182
Jan 9, 20242 min read
Open Enrollment for Under 65
The FFM or Marketplace has opened as of November 1,2023 for people who are under 65 to shop for and enroll in health plans for 2024. This...
kim1134
Nov 13, 20232 min read


Ten Things to Know About Turning 65 and Medicare
Turning 65 is a significant milestone for many individuals in the U.S., as it marks the age at which you become eligible for Medicare, a...
kim1134
Nov 13, 20233 min read


Insurance Changes Coming in 2024
There are numerous changes to insurance that will take effect beginning in January 2024. Here is a summary of some of those changes:...
kim1134
Sep 10, 20232 min read


The Annual Enrollment Period (AEP)... Easy as 1-2-3
As we head into one of the busiest seasons for health insurance, we want you to know that we are here to make life easier for all our...
kim1134
Sep 10, 20232 min read


When Life Transitions Affect Your Insurance Needs
In addition to the major transition from insurance for those under 65 to Medicare, there are other transitions that affect insurance for...
kim1134
Aug 9, 20232 min read


Transitioning to Medicare
When you are approaching age 65 or are past age 65 but approaching retirement your insurance situation will change dramatically from what...
kim1134
Aug 7, 20234 min read


The Medigap Trial Right: A Definition
There is a 12-month trial right period in the first year after you enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan. This only applies the first time...
kim1134
Jul 2, 20231 min read


Why You Should Use An Independent Health Insurance Broker
Using an independent health insurance broker can offer several benefits when it comes to selecting a health insurance plan. Here are a...
kim1134
Jul 2, 20231 min read


What's the Difference? Medicare Advantage vs. Medigap
Medicare Advantage vs Medigap Medicare Advantage and Medigap are both options for individuals who are eligible for Medicare and looking...
kim1134
May 4, 20232 min read


The Facts About Medicare Supplements
What is a Medigap Policy? Medicare Supplement plans are a type of health insurance for people who have Medicare. They cover the gaps in...
kim1134
May 4, 20232 min read


Schedule Your Medicare Annual Wellness Visit
This visit is different from your “Welcome to Medicare” preventive visit which happens in the first 12 months after you have Medicare....
kim1134
Apr 5, 20231 min read


What Can You Do If You Lose Health Insurance Coverage?
If you have lost your marketplace coverage or did not enroll during the annual enrollment period, there are several options available to...
kim1134
Apr 5, 20232 min read


Your Welcome to Medicare Visit
When you go into Medicare after leaving private or group-based plans, you will be replacing your annual physical with this one-time free...
kim1134
Apr 5, 20231 min read
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