by Tom Barrett | Jan 27, 2023 | Announcements, Featured, Medicare
Understanding your Medicare Prescription Drug Plan in 2023 Your particular monthly premium and drug costs depend on the type of Medicare coverage and the respective plan you have selected. Whether it’s a stand-alone Prescription Drug Plan if you are covered under...
by Tom Barrett | Oct 24, 2022 | Announcements, Featured, Medicare
You Will Pay Less for Medicare Part B in 2023 and Some Prescription Drug Coverage Changes Starting in 2023 MEDICARE PART B PREMIUM DECREASE — As speculated here a few months back, The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced that the...
by BBGAdmin | Aug 19, 2020 | Announcements, Featured, General Health, Healthcare Costs, Medicare
There are four basic parts of Medicare: A, B, C, and D. Each part helps pay for certain medical services. Here are 5 things to know about Part B: #1 Part B is the second of two parts of what is considered “Original Medicare”. (Part A is the other). #2 Most...
by Tom Barrett | Apr 16, 2020 | Employer Issues, Featured, Healthcare Issues, Medicare
Here are the latest Medicare Enrollment postings to the Social Security & Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) website: Can I enroll in Medicare? Date: April 14, 2020 If you already have Medicare Part A and wish to sign up for Medicare Part B under the Special...
by Mike Barrett | Mar 3, 2020 | Employer Issues, Featured, Healthcare Costs, Insurance, Medicare
When you have both Medicare and employer-based coverage, Medicare will either pay primary or secondary for your medical costs. When Medicare is primary insurance, Medicare pays for your medical bills first. When Medicare is the secondary insurance, Medicare pays...
by Tom Barrett | Feb 13, 2020 | Featured, Healthcare Issues, Medicare
Medicare can be confusing and lead to unexpected costs. This is especially true if you’re not informed on the front end when you first become eligible for Medicare; or, if you delay enrollment, when you enroll that first time. The three most common surprise-cost...
