CMS Releases 2025 Medicare Parts A & B Premiums and Deductibles
On November 8, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2025 premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance amounts for the Medicare Part A and Part B programs, and the 2025 Medicare Part D income-related monthly adjustment amounts. 2025 At A Glance: The standard monthly premium for Medicare Part B enrollees will be $185.00…
Alzheimer’s Awareness Month: How Medicare Can Support You and Your Loved Ones
As we honor Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, it’s important to understand how Medicare can help those affected by Alzheimer’s disease. Whether you’re a patient, caregiver, or family member, navigating healthcare can be challenging—but Medicare provides essential coverage that can ease the burden of managing this condition. By being informed, you can ensure you or your loved…
Walk Your Dog Month: Motivating Wellness in 2024!
Unlocking Medicare Coverage Tips to Keep You on Track All Year Long As we stride into the new year, what better way to embrace a healthier lifestyle than by celebrating “Walk Your Dog Month”? The simple act of walking your dog not only brings joy to your furry companion but also holds the key to…
A Guide to the Annual Enrollment Period
The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) is an important timeframe for making changes to your Medicare coverage options, if needed. AEP occurs annually from October 15 to December 7, with any changes you make taking effect from January 1. What Changes Can You Make During AEP? The changes you can make during AEP depend on…
5 Tips to Protect Yourself from Medicare Fraud: Stay Safe and Informed
As a senior citizen, you rely on Medicare to provide you with the medical care you need to stay healthy. Unfortunately, scammers and fraudsters also know how valuable your Medicare benefits are, and they will go to great lengths to try to trick you into giving up your personal information or signing up for services…
Out-of-Pocket Costs to Anticipate
As we are now a couple of months into 2023, it’s important for Medicare beneficiaries to understand the out-of-pocket expenses associated with their healthcare coverage. While Medicare provides essential healthcare benefits for millions of seniors and people with disabilities, it does not cover all medical costs. This is where Medicare Advantage, Part D plans, and…
A Preview of 2022: Medicare Part A and B Costs
It’s that time of year again, and Medicare has released the Medicare Part A & B Costs for 2022. Below are the key details that may affect your premiums going forward in the new year. Part A Costs If you don’t qualify for premium-free Part A, you can buy Part A. People who buy Part…
A Preview of 2022: 7 Changes to Medicare Part D Defined Standard Benefits
Around this time every year Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) releases the benefit parameters for Part D’s “Defined Standard Benefit” plan, as well as the parameters for the Low-Income Subsidy benefits. All Medicare Part D plans use this as a base to determine drug plan coverage for the following year. With this in…
What is Medicare Part B?
Medicare Part B is one of the primary parts of Original Medicare, and helps to cover the care you receive from doctors, specialists, outpatient centers and more.
What is Medicare Part A?
Medicare Part A is one of the primary parts of Original Medicare, and helps to cover your hospital stays, skilled nursing facility care and hospice care.