Rob Smargiassi - Senior Financial Solutions

05/29/2026

Medicare Part B premiums are set each year by the federal government and most people pay the same standard rate. Some high earners (fewer than 5%) pay an income-related adjustment in addition to the standard Part B premium.

05/28/2026

Your Initial Enrollment Period is a seven-month window when you can first become eligible for Medicare. It includes the three months before your 65th birthday, the month of your birthday, and the three months after. This is your first chance to enroll in Medicare Part A and Part B (unless you qualify for Medicare under 65).

05/27/2026

Reminder To Be Careful: Scammers use several different tactics to try and scam Medicare beneficiaries and make attempts by phone or email.

05/26/2026

05/25/2026

To cover all your bases, if a doctor or specialist says they accept Medicare, go a step further and confirm whether or not they accept Medicare Assignment. This confirmation can provide you with some peace of mind and ensure there will be no hiccups when needing services or treatments in the future.

05/22/2026

Wellness 101: Small lifestyle changes, such as daily walks and healthier food choices, can have a meaningful impact on your long-term health and quality of life.

05/21/2026

Medicare can feel overwhelming at first, but once you understand the different parts, the process becomes much easier to navigate.

05/20/2026

Your Medicare Annual Wellness Visit is an important opportunity to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan with your doctor.

05/15/2026

If you’re approaching Medicare eligibility, it’s important to approach Medicare with the right frame of mind. Yes, depending on the plan and coverage you choose, it might be very different from your employer or union health care plan. But there are a lot of good things in Medicare that you might not have had with your previous coverage.