MEDICARE IN A NUTSHELL

One of the ways hospital systems across the U.S. tried to manage and maintain capacity during the pandemic was the suspension of...

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is issuing guidance on how states can receive enhanced funding, provided through the...

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...

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...

Medicare Part B premium increases are generally released in the fall, however, We have seen some early projections for 2023. Medicare's...

We've heard horror stories from clients that have Medicare and a Medigap plan about getting large bills for services received from...

With the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) coming up quickly (October 15th-December 7th), Medicare Fraud becomes a concern for our clients...

When is Medicare annual election period? Medicare's annual election period - runs from October 15 through December 7 each year. (Although...

In response to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) recent action that authorizes an additional dose of COVID 19 vaccine for...

After Hurricane Laura hit Louisiana, Troy and our SMRT Planning Team partnered up with some retired military personal and retire police...

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...

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...

I find that in our business, no matter how clients express it, folks want guidance that fosters calm and predictability during their...

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...

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...

Some Medicare Updates from The Center of Medicare and Medicaid. The New Part B premium is $170.10. It has increased from last years...

For almost everyone, exercise can be an important part of maintaining overall health, well-being, and longevity. Beneficial exercises and...

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...

The month of June is dedicated to raising awareness about PTSD and how to access treatment for those effected by PTSD. Post Traumatic...

Medicare is federal health insurance for anyone age 65 and older, and some people under 65 with certain disabilities or conditions....