The Annual Notice of Change (ANOC) is a letter your Medicare Advantage or Part D plan sends each year to explain what’s changing in your plan for the next calendar year.

It’s Time to Start Thinking About Medicare AEP for 2026 As summer rolls on, now is the perfect time to start preparing for one of the...

Finding a retirement community that is right for you can be tricky. After all, people move to retirement communities for many different...

As we age, keeping our bones strong becomes more than just a good idea—it becomes essential to maintaining our independence and quality of life.

What’s Really on Retirees’ Minds? Top Concerns as Retirement Approaches Retirement—it’s something many of us look forward to, but let’s...

Annual Physical vs. Wellness Visit: What’s the Difference for Medicare Beneficiaries? If you're a Medicare beneficiary, you may have...

Imagine getting a call in the middle of the night from someone claiming to be your grandchild, panicked and in trouble. They say they’ve...

Spring is a time for fresh starts—but it’s also a smart time to double-check your Medicare coverage.

Medicare uses information from member satisfaction surveys, plans, and health care providers to give overall performance star ratings to...

Income-related Monthly Adjustment Amount The standard Part B premium amount in 2025 is $185.00. Most people pay the standard Part B...

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...

CMS released their 2023 final rule which includes two requirements that will have a significant impact on independent agents and brokers...

As individuals approach age 65, they are usually inundated by calls and receive an abundance of information about Medicare in the mail....

If you are currently on Medicare or approaching Medicare eligibility, you are probably receiving numerous offers and information about...

If you are still working when you turn age 65 and are covered under a large group insurance plan (over 20 lives), you may want to defer...

The Medicare Open Enrollment Period (MA-OEP) is a period, January 1 – March 31, during which an individual enrolled in an MA (Medicare...

The Annual Election Period (AEP), runs from October 15th to December 7th each year, and it allows Medicare beneficiaries to make changes...

One of the largest expenditures for seniors is the cost of prescription drugs. Many Medicare beneficiaries have a Part D drug plan either...

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...

People who are dual-eligible qualify for Medicare and Medicaid benefits at the same time. Dual-eligibles may be categorized as...