Most Seniors Don’t Know About Medicare Mental Health Benefits More seniors are willing to seek mental health care than ever. But most don’t know for sure that Medicare provides benefits, a new survey (PDF) found. A recent survey reached more than 3,800 Medicare customers aged 65+ in February 2022. More than 1/3 said they felt…
Deciding Your 2022 Medicare You have 5 days left to Decide Next Year’s Medicare If you’re over 65 (or have certain health conditions), you’re probably on Medicare . Why is this important? Because as we age, we require more medical care. That’s why it’s so important to research & review your Medicare options during the…
Medicare Misinformation? The Medicare “Annual Enrollment Period” (aka AEP) starts on October 15. It runs through December 7. This is 54 days of Medicare marketing, some of it is straightforward, other bits– not so much. Every year there are changes to plans, premium, and benefits. If you’re anywhere near age 65 (or older), you can…
Will Medicare End in 5 Years? “Crunch time for Medicare is just five years away, according to the latest annual report from the trustees who oversee the program. The trustees say the popular health care program for seniors will begin to run short of money in 2026, the same doom date as in last year’s…
December is the time for year-end tax planning, which leaves many people forgetting to plan to lower their Medicare premiums. To be real, most people probably have no idea that they can even proactively plan ahead to lower their Medicare premiums. If you are still making a good income, whether through working or investments, now…
How To Apply For Medicare Online When Turning 65 Unless you are receiving your Social Security check at least 90 days prior to turning 65, Medicare has no idea that you are turning 65 and should be receiving your Medicare card with Parts A and/or B because Social Security doesn’t know that you are turning…