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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...
AEP, ANOC & Scams, Oh My!

AEP, ANOC & Scams, Oh My!

Medicare AEP is Coming Soon! The time is almost here again – Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period (AEP). What does this mean? It is an opportunity to assess what your needs are so that you can be prepared for the upcoming year. The dates of AEP run from October 15th...
CMS Commits to Improved Care for Alzheimer’s Patients

CMS Commits to Improved Care for Alzheimer’s Patients

The recent Food and Drug Administration approval of the first drug shown to slow down Alzheimer’s disease means that Leqembi, whose generic name is Lecanemab, should be widely covered by the federal Medicare health insurance program. Now more people who are in...
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...
How to Protect Yourself from Scams While You Apply for Medicare

How to Protect Yourself from Scams While You Apply for Medicare

As you approach 65 and after, you are (typically) on your Medicare Journey. There are many out there who spend a lot of time seeing how they can scam Medicare beneficiaries and you must be mindful of these attacks. Random people calling and asking for your social...

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