Hey Medicare Nation! Medicare has taken many steps to assist you during the COVID-19 crisis. 1. CORONAVIRUS TESTS Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers a test to see if you have coronavirus (officially called COVID-19). This test is covered when your doctor or other health care provider orders the test. I spoke about testing for COVID-19 in the …
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Hey Medicare Nation! It’s April 1st and over One Million People have been diagnosed with the COVID-19 Virus Worldwide! In this week’s episode, I provide a time-line of the events of the Pandemic as well as updates on COVID-19 testing and Important phone numbers should you have symptoms or questions about COVID-19. I also have …
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Hey Medicare Nation! We’re smack in the middle of a Corona Virus Pandemic! I wanted to give you an episode that is full of USEFUL information. I know you’ve been hammered by the news, internet and newspapers about the Corona Virus. Let’s start with a very important fact: Human coronaviruses were first identified in the …
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Hey Medicare Nation! It’s still January…but February is right around the corner. Spring WILL come. I promise! Let me give you some good news! Medicare is now covering Acupuncture! As of January 21, 2020, The Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), will cover acupuncture for “Chronic Low Back Pain.” Let’s look at the coverage …
Hey Medicare Nation! It’s 2020! Love the sound of that! Right now…… the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period is in full swing. If you are on a “Medicare Advantage Plan,” you have the opportunity to make a ONE TIME change, between January 1st through March 31st. You can change from one Medicare Advantage Plan to …
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Hey Medicare Nation! CMS just announced the 2020 Medicare Part B Premium increase! CMS also announced 2020 Part A Deductible and co-pays, as well as the Part B annual deductible. Here’s a look at what’s changing in 2020: Medicare premiums, deductibles, and co-payment amounts are adjusted each year in accordance with the Soc Sec Act. …
Hey Medicare Nation! www.TheMedicareNation.com It’s October! That means it’s Medicare Time! The Annual Enrollment Period is just around the corner. Did you receive your “Annual Notice of Changes (ANOC)” for your Medicare Advantage Plan or Prescription Drug Plan? If not….contact your plan and request the ANOC. Today……I want to talk with you about Part D …
Hey Medicare Nation! How Do I get treatment & prescriptions during a weather emergency? Hurricane Dorian is moving up the East Coast of the U.S., and MILLIONS of people have evacuated the coastlines, to seek safety. What happens if you get sick or you need to fill prescriptions while you’re away from home during a …
Hey Medicare Nation! If you are turning 65 or still working on an employer group insurance plan, you may need assistance in finding the Medicare plan that fits YOUR unique needs. You may have a loved one in a nursing home or in an assisted living facility, who is not receiving proper care. Call me! You …
With Two Shingles Vaccines Available, Which One Should I Get? Read More »
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