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MEDICARE IN A NUTSHELL
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Scammer at it Again...
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General is alerting the public about fraud schemes related to the...
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May 23, 20221 min read
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What to Expect With Interest Rates?
With the inflation numbers release last month hitting a high last seen 40 years ago, the Federal Reserve moved to increase interest rates...
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May 16, 20221 min read
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Going Back To Work
Is work calling...again? Are you considering re-joining the workforce? Whatever reasons you have for going back to work, here are some...
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May 9, 20221 min read
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What can I do during Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period?
During the Medicare Advantage open enrollment period (January 1 – March 31), People who are already enrolled in Medicare Advantage can:...
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May 2, 20221 min read
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Social Security Offices May Re-Open Soon!
The national network of Social Security customer service offices, which were closed nearly two years ago at the start of the pandemic, is...
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Apr 25, 20221 min read
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Accessing Services
So, you’ve signed up for a new plan, how do you access all these great services the companies advertise? Most companies have included a...
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Apr 18, 20221 min read
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Is it Time to be Conservative?
No no.... I don’t mean with your political views, I mean with your retirement investments! With the formal acknowledgement of the...
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Apr 11, 20221 min read
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What is the Differences Between AEP and OEP?
You can make a greater number of changes during AEP than OEP. You can only make a single change during the OEP. Unlike during AEP, you...
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Apr 4, 20221 min read
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It's Not Too Late!
You still have time to prepare for retirement after 60. There is still time to improve your retirement finances in the years leading up...
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Mar 28, 20222 min read
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What is "OEP"?
We all just went through AEP and now OEP? What is OEP…. OEP is the Open Enrollment Period. If you have a Medicare Advantage plan that...
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Mar 28, 20221 min read
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Emergency Rooms and Urgent Care Facilities
Free-Standing Emergency Rooms and Urgent Care Facilities are popping up all over the city. Are you able to go to these facilities on...
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Mar 28, 20222 min read
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Medicare Alphabet Soup
Working with Medicare everyday, our office throws around lingo and acronyms that might confuse folks new to Medicare. IEP, AEP, SEP, OEP....
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Mar 28, 20222 min read
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Your Medicare Checklist for Annual Enrollment Time
The Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) is the time of year when Medicare Beneficiaries can make changes to their Medicare Advantage plans and...
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Jul 13, 20211 min read
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Filing an Appeal with Medicare
What happen if Medicare denies a claim? You file an APPEAL. How do I file an appeal? What's an appeal? An appeal is the action you take...
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Jul 7, 20212 min read
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Medicare Enrollment Periods
By Chris Pham As you approach the age of Medicare eligibility, the Initial Enrollment Period is undoubtedly a crucial time. Aside from...
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Jul 1, 20212 min read
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