Dallas Medicare Specialists

04/25/2022

What to expect when you're expecting to receive Medicare Benefits in 2022!

Learn about Medicare changes for 2022 here, like the mild increase in Part B premiums and historic low prices for Medicare Advantage and Part D plans.

04/21/2022

Did you know: You can incur penalties for enrolling late into Medicare Part A, B, and D? Here is a helpful article to explain how to avoid being penalized.

Learn about the penalties for enrolling late for Medicare coverage, penalty amounts, how to protest penalties, and appealing coverage decisions.

04/18/2022

What are your out of pocket costs with Original Medicare? Here's a helpful breakdown of what Medicare covers and what expenses you will have without a Medigap or Medicare Advantage Plan.

Medicare Part A, Part B, Part C, and Part D costs for monthly premiums, deductibles, penalties, copayments, and coinsurance.

04/15/2022

Are you 64 and it's time to choose your medicare plan? Check out this article for some things to consider when choosing a Medicare Plan!

There's Medicare Part A, Part B, Part D, medigap plans, Medicare Advantage plans and so on. We sort out the confusion about signing up for Medicare -- and much more.

04/09/2021

Should you go with Medicare or stay on employer coverage when you turn 65? Here is a helpful resource to help you make this decision!

Here is a great article published by Forbes that talks about whether or not an individual needs Medicare if they continue to work past 65.

We have this conversation every week with Medicare beneficiaries. Essentially, it is best to reach out to an insurance agent that specializes in the Medicare space to determine if moving to Medicare is the best move to make. There are certain factors on both sides of the coin that you would want to explore before simply remaining on private/COBRA/employer coverage or immediately moving to Medicare.

Doing a thorough analysis of your options at 65 may save you more money than expected and will eliminate any possibility of dreaded penalties.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesfinancecouncil/2021/04/06/do-you-need-medicare-if-you-continue-to-work-after-65/?sh=3733141a5d40

03/22/2021

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SilverSneakers is a health and fitness program that’s specifically designed for adults age 65 and older. Their network includes thousands of gyms nationwide. A study found that participants of the SilverSneakers program had lower total healthcare costs compared to nonparticipants. Make sure you are taking advantage of this program if it is included in your healthcare plan! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

https://tools.silversneakers.com/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2248797/

03/01/2021

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