General Medicare Information

Medicare eligibility opens a whole new world of healthcare options. Whether you are turning 65 or leaving employer coverage, there are some important things to know before you enroll in Medicare. Here are five things you need to know before enrolling. 1. How To Enroll In Medicare Part A and B For most people, Medicare […]

There a lot of rumors circulating about MACRA this year. Some are true, some are not. MACRA is an acronym for The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015. We will address some of the frequently asked questions about MACRA and how it affects Medigap coverage.   What is MACRA? The Medicare Access and

The US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) announced a recall of Losartan over concerns that possible contamination could cause cancer. This is the third such recall of blood pressure medications issued over cancer concerns. About the Losartan Recall Sandoz, a pharmaceutical company, says it is recalling a single lot of losartan potassium hydrochlorothiazide tablets because the

Medicare fraud can cause you a lot of headaches. It is costly to individuals and to taxpayers – we all pay for this fraudulent activity. Medicare fraud is very lucrative for scammers, otherwise, they would not waste their time on it. A stolen Medicare card can be a valuable asset in the wrong hands. Scammers

There is a giant Medicare card changeover that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) program is preparing. It all comes about starting in April 2018 when the new Medicare card begins to be mailed out. Medicare will begin sending new Medicare cards to more than 55 million Medicare beneficiaries. The new cards are being

This page is for informational purposes only. Please consult the Social Security Administration for help completing this form or for answers to your questions. We cannot assist you with IRMAA questions or concerns. If you are a Medicare beneficiary that had a high income within the last couple of years, you may be penalized with

For many years, it was easy to know when retirement, Social Security, and Medicare were going to be a reality in our lives. Age 65 was the defining marker for all of those, including Medicare enrollment. That one birthday used to mean that retirement (and hopefully a pension), better healthcare options through Medicare, and the

The Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) consists of volunteers who donate their time and energy to teach others about fraud in Medicare and Medicaid. These volunteers are well-versed on how to detect, prevent, and report fraud. The Senior Medicare Patrol believes that this will help to protect our citizens’ health and health benefits, as well as