HTHompson Health Insurance Basics for +/- 65

09/19/2024

NEW for 2025!! There will no longer be a Part D coverage gap, AKA "donut-hole"!!!!
Watch this video for more information!!!

With 45 years of experience you can count on, we understand that Medicare coverage is personal and changes to your coverage can affect your life. That's why ...

09/10/2024

Getting Medicare right.

09/10/2024

New for 2025 Medicare.

Last week, CMS released additional guidance regarding Medicare Prescription Payment Plan (MPPP) outreach and education. The MPPP, sometimes referred to as “smoothing,” was established in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and allows Medicare beneficiaries with Part D to opt into an alternative pa...

09/03/2024

Will you be Medicare eligible in the next 12 month? Then you need to read this!!!

School’s back in session — time to freshen up on your Medicare ABCs.
- Original Medicare = Part A (Hospital Insurance) + Part B (Medical Insurance)
- Medicare Advantage Plans (Part C) = Medicare-approved plans from private companies
- Part D = drug coverage
https://go.medicare.gov/3SRcXh3

08/22/2024

Despite Medicare’s significant successes, the program’s out-of-pocket costs are burdensome for many and medical debt is far too common. Medicare’s benefit design and lack of financial protections expose beneficiaries to frequent and high costs. Enrollees financially contribute to their covera...

08/14/2024

Coming to a Medicare household near you!
If you have a Medicare Advantage Plan or a Stand-alone Medicare Part D Drug Plan, watch for your Annual Notice of Change in September! 👀

We answered Sara's question in our bi-weekly newsletter, Dear Marci. Check it out to see what other people are asking and get answers to common Medicare questions. https://www.medicareinteractive.org/resources/dear-marci/what-is-an-annual-notice-of-coverage
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08/12/2024

This will be important for Medicare Open Enrollment, 2025!!!!
Look for yours in September!

We answered Sara's question in our bi-weekly newsletter, Dear Marci. Check it out to see what other people are asking and get answers to common Medicare questions. https://www.medicareinteractive.org/resources/dear-marci/what-is-an-annual-notice-of-coverage
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08/09/2024

I'm going to need a boat to get to my care when I have to leave the office. 🛶🚤

New Yorkers: Heavy rain and possible flash flooding is expected across much of the state today.

Stay alert. Follow local forecasts & sign up for emergency alerts: http://alert.ny.gov.

Never drive on flooded roads, remember: Turn around, don't drown.

08/04/2024

Tired? Unmotivated? Parked on the couch? Find out from WebMD's slideshow what you can do to get out of your rut.

08/01/2024

If you have costly medications and Medicare, you should read about the changes in Medicare's prescription coverage here!

This week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a new project designed to help keep costs and premiums down for Medicare Part D prescription drug plans. The project will be voluntary and limited to standalone Part D plans—those that are not tied to Medicare Advantage (MA-PD...

07/31/2024

How you log in to the Social Security site, ssa.gov, is changing!
See below:

We’re making changes to the way you access Social Security’s online services, including your personal my Social Security account. The changes will simplify your sign-in experience and align with…

07/31/2024

Do you have a child aging off of your health insurance???
Are you coming off of your parent's insurance due to your age???
Check out the NYSOH Marketplace.

When your children are no longer eligible to stay on your plan, it’s time for them to get their own health insurance. Enrolling is easy – they can simply hea...