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Should I Switch My Medicare Supplement Before Rates Go Up?

Welcome to Chapter 8 of the series, “New to Medicare,” designed to help those who will be going on Medicare for the first time soon
June 2, 2025/by Jodi Perez

Why Are Medicare Enrollment Periods and Penalties So Strict—and Is That Fair?”

Welcome to Chapter 8 of the series, “New to Medicare,” designed to help those who will be going on Medicare for the first time soon
May 26, 2025/by Jodi Perez

Should I drop my work insurance at 65?

Welcome to Chapter 8 of the series, “New to Medicare,” designed to help those who will be going on Medicare for the first time soon
May 23, 2025/by Jodi Perez

Should I convert a term policy into something else prior to me turning 70?

Welcome to Chapter 8 of the series, “New to Medicare,” designed to help those who will be going on Medicare for the first time soon
May 19, 2025/by Jodi Perez

Part 9 | Can Letting My Medicare Plan Renew Hurt Me?

After I pick my plan for the first time, is there anything I need to do? Do I need to re-enroll every year? Do benefits change year after year?
May 5, 2025/by Jodi Perez

Chapter 8 | Prescription coverage, Doughnut Hole & Out of Pocket Costs

How are prescriptions covered for those on Medicare? What is the Doughnut Hole? Is it true that no one on Medicare will have to pay more than $2,000 out of pocket per year for medications?
April 25, 2025/by Jo Barker

ASK Daily Courier What are my options for me this summer when my Supplement goes up so high

ASK Daily Courier What are my options for me this summer when my Supplement goes up so high
April 25, 2025/by Jo Barker

Part 7 | What to consider when choosing an Advantage Plan

Those going on Medicare Part B for the first time need to make sure they understand the differences between both Supplements and Advantage Plans as well as the pros and cons of each, which I have discussed during the series
April 18, 2025/by Jo Barker

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