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    How much is the Part D penalty?
    Greg Lewis
    • Nov 29, 2021

    How much is the Part D penalty?

    Part D Late Enrollment Penalty How much is the Part D penalty? The cost of the late enrollment penalty depends on how long you went...
    What Does IRMAA Stand For?
    Greg Lewis
    • Nov 28, 2021

    What Does IRMAA Stand For?

    Income-related Monthly Adjustment Amount The standard Part B premium amount in 2022 is $170.10. Most people pay the standard Part B...
    Medicaid and The Marketplace
    Greg Lewis
    • Nov 5, 2021

    Medicaid and The Marketplace

    I occasionally get the question: Can I be on Medicaid and have a Marketplace health insurance plan? The answer is yes. There is one...
    What is the Right Medicare Plan for You?
    Greg Lewis
    • Oct 26, 2021

    What is the Right Medicare Plan for You?

    If you are currently on Medicare or approaching Medicare eligibility, you are probably receiving numerous offers and information about...
    An Easy Way to Find a Plan on the Health Insurance Marketplace!
    Greg Lewis
    • Oct 26, 2021

    An Easy Way to Find a Plan on the Health Insurance Marketplace!

    Many individuals are searching for health insurance plans via the Health Insurance Marketplace. This can be a very frustrating process....
    Still working? Think twice about signing up for Medicare @ 65!
    Greg Lewis
    • Oct 25, 2021

    Still working? Think twice about signing up for Medicare @ 65!

    If you are still working when you turn age 65 and are covered under a large group insurance plan, you may want to defer signing up for...
    WHAT CAN BE DONE DURING THE MEDICARE OEP?
    Greg Lewis
    • Aug 28, 2021

    WHAT CAN BE DONE DURING THE MEDICARE OEP?

    The Medicare Open Enrollment Period (MA-OEP) is a period, January 1 – March 31, during which an individual enrolled in an MA or MA-PD...
    When is the Annual Election Period for Medicare plans?
    Greg Lewis
    • Aug 28, 2021

    When is the Annual Election Period for Medicare plans?

    The Annual Election Period (AEP), runs from October 15th to December 7th each year, and it allows Medicare beneficiaries to make changes...
    MEDICARE AND Rx COVERAGE
    Greg Lewis
    • Aug 28, 2021

    MEDICARE AND Rx COVERAGE

    One of the largest expenditures for seniors is the cost of prescription drugs. Many Medicare beneficiaries have a Part D drug plan either...
    When Is the Open Enrollment Period for Individual Health Insurance?
    Greg Lewis
    • Apr 20, 2021

    When Is the Open Enrollment Period for Individual Health Insurance?

    Each year the Open Enrollment (OEP) timeframe is November 1st to December 15th. New for 2022 and future years the Open Enrollment Period...
    Applying for Medicare Parts A & B Online
    Greg Lewis
    • Apr 20, 2021

    Applying for Medicare Parts A & B Online

    Did you know that you can apply for Medicare benefits online? You can do this even though you aren’t ready to collect Social Security or...
    What Does Dual Eligible Mean?
    Greg Lewis
    • Apr 15, 2021

    What Does Dual Eligible Mean?

    People who are dual-eligible qualify for Medicare and Medicaid benefits at the same time. Dual-eligibles may be categorized as...
    Will I Have to Pay My Subsidy Back?
    Greg Lewis
    • Apr 15, 2021

    Will I Have to Pay My Subsidy Back?

    Many individuals are receiving their health insurance from a plan on the Health Insurance Marketplace that includes a subsidy that...
    What Is Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap)?
    Greg Lewis
    • Apr 12, 2021

    What Is Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap)?

    Medigap is Medicare Supplement Insurance that helps fill the “gaps” in Original Medicare and is sold by private companies. Original...
    What Is a Medicare Advantage plan?
    Greg Lewis
    • Apr 9, 2021

    What Is a Medicare Advantage plan?

    A Medicare Advantage plan is a Medicare plan provided by a private insurer. If a Medicare eligible individual selects a Medicare...
    Should I Supplement My Medicare Parts A & B?
    Greg Lewis
    • Apr 7, 2021

    Should I Supplement My Medicare Parts A & B?

    The Medicare program was created on July 30, 1965, by President Lyndon B Johnson. Medicare was never intended to cover all of an...
    Reducing Your Adjusted Gross Income
    Greg Lewis
    • Apr 1, 2021

    Reducing Your Adjusted Gross Income

    There are several ways to reduce your Adjusted Gross Income (AGI). One method is sometimes referred to as creating a “Secret IRA." This...
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