Common Medicare Scams Scammers often target seniors for scams. Trying to confuse people by acting with authority. Or sometimes misleading them into a bait and switch situation. Here are the most common scams: Social Security Priority Number People are receiving messages saying it’s Social Security and to contact them. The Read more…
Many people on Medicare pay for their Part B premiums out of their Social Security benefit. The premium is taken out before you even get your deposit. But how do you pay for Medicare if you aren’t receiving your Social Security benefits yet? The default is quarterly billing from Medicare. Read more…
Is there a bad time to convert your Traditional IRA to a ROTH IRA? First off, I’m not a financial advisor so this is not financial advice. But it’s important to understand how a decision you make today impacts your Medicare premiums in the future. IRMAA Income Related Monthly Adjusted Read more…
Medicare doesn’t include vision insurance. But that doesn’t mean no coverage at all for your vision. Should you get vision insurance on your own? Is it worth it? So many questions… Confusing right? So how does it all work? Medicare doesn’t cover routine vision. Think about your annual eye exam Read more…
22 Most Common Medicare Myths Let’s clear up several Medicare myths that are going around right now. Medicare is really confusing for most people! Lots of acronyms. And what’s true for one person isn’t always true for every person. Which creates a lot of rumors and myths. Here are 21 Read more…
Does Medicare cover hearing aids? Many people ask the question, does Medicare cover hearing aids? The answer is, unfortunately, no. Medicare offers zero coverage for hearing aids. So what can you do? Schedule time with Mike Well the good news is you do have options. Pay cash Some clients I Read more…
How do I start Medicare after age 65? How do I start Medicare after 65? You’re in a unique situation where you didn’t start Medicare at age 65 like most people. It’s becoming more and more common so you’re not alone. But now the time has come to start Medicare. Read more…
IRMAA is an extra charge for your Medicare Part B premiums based on your income. It can be scary when you’ve been notified that you owe this amount. So what can you do? Can you appeal IRMAA? IRMAA stands for Income Related Monthly Adjustment Amount. Medicare uses your income from Read more…
Health Savings Accounts and Medicare: Everything you need to know Health Savings Accounts have been growing in popularity over the past 20 years. But how do they impact your Medicare? Here’s the key things you need to know about Medicare and Health Savings Accounts. What is a Health Savings Account? Read more…
Original Medicare vs Medicare Advantage The good news is seniors today have more options than ever to choose their Medicare coverage. The bad news is seniors today have more options than ever to choose their Medicare coverage. Choosing between Original Medicare vs Medicare Advantage is your main decision when starting Read more…