It’s decision time for the 55 million Americans covered by Medicare. Open enrollment, when people can enroll in Medicare or make changes to their plans, runs every year from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. But anyone who thinks that signing up for the medical plan for seniors is simple could be in for a rude… Continue reading Avoiding Costly Medicare Mistakes
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Watch Out for Medicare Scams
Now is the time for the annual enrollment period (Oct. 15 – Dec. 7) for Medicare Advantage plans (Part C) and the Medicare Prescription Drug (Part D) Program. Unfortunately, this is also a time for scammers to prey on people who may be uncertain about how the program works. In a news release, the California… Continue reading Watch Out for Medicare Scams
Help for Navigating The Medicare Maze
Navigating the Medicare system can be frustrating and even frightening for many people, but the National Council on Aging has created an improved site to make it easier. The NCOA’s www.mymedicarematters.org offers personalized tools and enrollment advice to anyone looking for Medicare information. According to a news release from NCOA, the site has always offered… Continue reading Help for Navigating The Medicare Maze