Skilled Nursing Facilities Are Recovering From COVID
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Oct 3, 20221 min
Guidance From the State
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is issuing guidance on how states can receive enhanced funding, provided through the...
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Sep 26, 20222 min
Part B Payments
The transition to Medicare brings many changes. One of those changes is paying for Medicare Part B. Part B is paid direct by you, the...
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Sep 19, 20222 min
History of Part B
From the early 1980s, Congress regularly voted to set Part B premiums at a level to cover 25% of program costs, in effect overriding the...
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Sep 12, 20221 min
Medicare Part B Premium 2023
Medicare Part B premium increases are generally released in the fall, however, We have seen some early projections for 2023. Medicare's...
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Sep 5, 20222 min
Know your Provider's Medicare Status
We've heard horror stories from clients that have Medicare and a Medigap plan about getting large bills for services received from...
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Aug 29, 20221 min
Beware of Medicare Fraud
With the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) coming up quickly (October 15th-December 7th), Medicare Fraud becomes a concern for our clients...
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Aug 22, 20222 min
Almost that Time Again
When is Medicare annual election period? Medicare's annual election period - runs from October 15 through December 7 each year. (Although...
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Aug 15, 20221 min
Vaccines with Medicare
In response to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) recent action that authorizes an additional dose of COVID 19 vaccine for...
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Aug 8, 20221 min
Helping Our Neighbors!
After Hurricane Laura hit Louisiana, Troy and our SMRT Planning Team partnered up with some retired military personal and retire police...
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Aug 1, 20221 min
3 things to remember to do when creating an estate plan
1. Read the plan! Mistakes can happen when these documents are put together. When your plan is drawn up, make sure you go over it and...
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Jul 25, 20222 min
5 Things to do for a Happy Retirement
As I have been in and out of the office for the start of AEP and will continue to do so. I have spoken with a bunch of people either I am...
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Jul 18, 20221 min
Paint Brush or Spray Paint
I find that in our business, no matter how clients express it, folks want guidance that fosters calm and predictability during their...
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Jul 11, 20221 min
Case Study: To move or not to move
Should I stay with my group or retiree coverage? Should I move to Medicare? The retiree/group plan says if I leave the plan, I can never...
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Jul 4, 20221 min
Booster Shots
GOOD NEWS! If you're 65 or older and you're fully vaccinated for COVID-19, you can get a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot. You can also get...
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Jun 27, 20221 min
Part B Premium 2022
Some Medicare Updates from The Center of Medicare and Medicaid. The New Part B premium is $170.10. It has increased from last years...
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Jun 20, 20221 min
Getting Active Again
For almost everyone, exercise can be an important part of maintaining overall health, well-being, and longevity. Beneficial exercises and...
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Jun 13, 20222 min
When the Time Comes to Say Goodbye.
Its never easy and I don’t want to make it sound like I have personally dealt with this situation, but there will be a time when it will...
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Jun 6, 20222 min
PTSD Awareness Month: Some Helpful Tips for You & Loved Ones
The month of June is dedicated to raising awareness about PTSD and how to access treatment for those effected by PTSD. Post Traumatic...
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May 30, 20221 min
What is the Difference between Medicare and Medicaid?
Medicare is federal health insurance for anyone age 65 and older, and some people under 65 with certain disabilities or conditions....
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