Category Archives: Medicare

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As President Elect of the San Diego Association of Health Underwriters (SDAHU), I feel a responsibility to share key industry updates with the general public that would not normally be published in the daily news. Those of us who are involved in this organization share a vision of changing the world by taking pride in […]

In October 2019, Medicare redesigned their online Plan Finder tool claiming it was easier than ever to compare coverage options, shop for plans and help consumers feel more confident in their plan choices. They also enlarged the “Enroll” button so browsers wouldn’t have any problem navigating the site and promptly enrolling in a plan that […]

On November 6, 2019 the Internal Revenue Service announced that the inflation-adjusted contribution limit for medical flexible spending accounts, including limited purpose (FSAs), will go up by $50 to $2750 for plans starting on or after January 1, 2020. The contribution limit for dependent care FSAs (DCA) will remain the same for 2020, with an […]

Medicare coverage for your health care needs is a magnificent program, yet medication costs can still be staggering for seniors who need prescription drugs that either aren’t covered by their Medicare Part D plan or are still prohibitively expensive despite their coverage. In this blog, I am going to share ideas on the various ways […]

2020 Medicare Parts A & B Premiums and Deductibles On November 8, 2019, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2020 premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance amounts for the Medicare Part A and Part B programs. Medicare Part B Premiums/Deductibles Medicare Part B covers physician services, outpatient hospital services, certain home health services, […]

Partial List of Plan Benefits Provided to Veterans: Part B Monthly Premium Rebates (up to $90) Worldwide Emergency Care Rewards for Healthy Living Fitness Membership Routine Vision PPO Dental Many veterans don’t even realize that they can take advantage of both Veterans benefits and Medicare to optimize their healthcare safety net. While you can use […]

What are the rules if you initially enroll in a Medicare Advantage Plan and then want to switch to a Medigap plan? Guarantee issue rights – sometimes called “Medigap protections” are rights you have in certain situations when insurance companies are required by law to sell or offer you a Medigap policy even if you […]