How to File a HIPPA Complaint
We hope you never have to, but in the event that you would like to file a complaint about HIPPA noncompliance, CMS just released this great infographic with step-by-step instructions. Click the image below to open it in a new window for you to download the file in PDF format.
The Medicare Sign Up Questions You Need to be Asking
The sign up for Medicare can be anxiety-inducing and confusing. Many people feel like the system is actively working against them just to get more money. To make sure you’re getting the coverage you need to be a healthy, functioning person while not shoveling piles of money into the healthcare furnace, we encourage you to…
How to Sign Up for Medicare – Download Your Free Checklist
Medicare is intricate, but it doesn’t have to be. Whether you are new to Medicare, preparing to retire, or about to turn 65, you have several important decisions to make soon. We are here to make those choices clearer. We’ve outlined a checklist (with a timeline) for enrolling in Medicare and avoiding any late penalties…
How to Beat Anxiety and Depression After Retirement
What’s the key to a happy retirement? Financial planning is obviously an important factor; however, experts are saying psychological planning is a missing ingredient to successful retirement planning. In fact, according to one study, there is as much as a 40% chance that retirees will suffer from anxiety and depression after retirement. Fortunately, there are…
5 Medicare Myths: Get the Truth ASAP
Unfortunately, there are a lot of Medicare myths and misconceptions floating around out there. It’s important to start educating yourself early so you can make the best choices for your health coverage without any penalties or gaps in coverage. Medicare Myths: #1 I will be automatically enrolled in Medicare when I turn 65. Truth: Most…
The Best Way to Protect Your Money from Medicare Fraud
Money lost to Medicare fraud or abuse is $60 billion annually. While phishing (someone posing as legitimate requesting sensitive information) tends to be the most obvious scam, there are deeper levels of Medicare fraud. Many instances of fraud are conducted even by providers. To protect your money from these activities, get familiar with these practices…
This is What to Do if You Qualify for IRMAA Payments
Imagine this: you’ve just received a notice in the mail saying you’ve failed to properly pay your IRMAA and your coverage is officially dropped. Your heart is in your stomach, and you’re freaking out. How did the late payments get this bad? Where were you even supposed to send in the premiums? What even is…
Glaucoma Medicare Coverage: What You Need to Know
Glaucoma is such a gradual deterioration that many people don’t detect this disease until it’s advanced stages. It is important to understand how to use your Medicare benefits when it comes to eye care. The best way to prevent and detect glaucoma and other eye diseases is to have regular comprehensive eye exams. While there…
9 Free Medicare Services You Can Take Advantage Of
The hustle and bustle of the holidays are starting to subside, and you may have questions about your current health status. If you were one of the millions of Medicare Beneficiaries who took advantage of this last Annual Enrollment Period, your new plan should have taken effect on January 1st. Now is the time to…