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18 Feb Medicare & IRMAA: Do You Know if it Applies to You?

Posted at 08:00h in Medicare by Triage Cancer

Do you have Medicare? Do you know if IRMAA applies to you? Do you know if it will make Medicare cost more for you? Medicare coverage is broken up into different parts. Part A covers your care when you are hospitalized. Part B coverage includes out-patient...

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19 Mar Buyer Beware: Misleading Ads for Medicare Advantage Plans

Posted at 08:00h in Medicare by Triage Cancer

Navigating Medicare and understanding the many plan options available can be hard. What can make this process even harder, are the misleading and deceptive sales strategies insurance companies use to sell Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D prescription drug plans. It is important to be able...

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14 Nov Paying Too Much for Medicare? How to Lower Your Premiums

Posted at 08:00h in Medicare by Triage Cancer

Medicare coverage is broken up into different parts. Part A covers your care when you are hospitalized. Part B coverage includes out-patient care, doctors visits, and preventive services. Part D covers most prescription drugs. You must pay a monthly premium for Medicare Part B and Part...

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14 Jun New Rules to Make Enrolling in Medicare Easier

Posted at 08:00h in Health Insurance, Medicare by Triage Cancer

Are you about to become eligible for Medicare? It’s very important to understand when to enroll and make changes to your coverage. If you miss deadlines, you may be paying lifetime penalties. On April 22, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed a...

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12 Oct Are You on a Medicare Cliff? Finding Out Can Save You Money.

Posted at 06:00h in Cancer-Related Legal Issues, Finances, Health Insurance, Medicare, Practical Tips by Triage Cancer

If you are on Medicare, but have a higher income level, you might be on the edge of a “cliff” without knowing it. What is a Medicare cliff? Medicare Part B monthly premiums are what you pay each month to have coverage. Premiums are based on your...

23 Apr Medicaid & Medicare News + More National News!

Posted at 08:00h in Federal/State News and Updates by Triage Cancer

There is always a lot happening at the federal and state levels, with regard to proposed and implemented changes to the law. Our blog is where we like to share some of those updates that may have an impact on the lives of people in...

29 Aug Ability To Buy A Medigap Policy Depends On Where You Live

Posted at 09:00h in Health Insurance by Triage Cancer

Need a Medigap Policy Near You - Depends On Area Where You Live Americans who receive their health insurance through Medicare may want to purchase extra coverage through a Medigap Policy. However, one's ability to purchase a Medigap policy may depend on where they live. Medicare is...

18 Feb Medicare & IRMAA: Do You Know if it Applies to You?

19 Mar Buyer Beware: Misleading Ads for Medicare Advantage Plans

14 Nov Paying Too Much for Medicare? How to Lower Your Premiums

14 Jun New Rules to Make Enrolling in Medicare Easier

12 Oct Are You on a Medicare Cliff? Finding Out Can Save You Money.

23 Apr Medicaid & Medicare News + More National News!

29 Aug Ability To Buy A Medigap Policy Depends On Where You Live

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