by The Medicare Gal | Apr 20, 2022 | General Medicare Information
Important Notice: Starting today, my assistant, Angie Strehlow has a new email address which is Angie@MedicareQuick.com. Please update your contacts to reflect the new email. And speaking of email, let’s talk about email safety… NEVER send important...
by The Medicare Gal | Mar 10, 2022 | General Medicare Information
Like any other insurance, Medicare Supplement insurance (Medigap) has rate increases. Our clients frequently ask if their Medigap rates will go up, and we tell them honestly that they will. Premium increases will vary for each insurance company. Some companies will...
by The Medicare Gal | Feb 15, 2022 | General Medicare Information
Did you know that you might be able to change your Medicare Advantage plan during Medicare Advantage Open Enrolment Period? It’s true. Whether you’ve just enrolled in Medicare or have been with your current plan for years, you have an opportunity to change plans...
by The Medicare Gal | Dec 16, 2021 | General Medicare Information
If you have a Medigap plan, you may wonder how your insurance company sets your monthly premiums. The premiums vary by the insurance provider, by state, and by a few individual factors. There are two main ways that insurers use to set their rates. Understanding both...
by The Medicare Gal | Nov 17, 2021 | General Medicare Information
New in 2022: Medicare Premiums, Deductibles, and Social Security Benefits We are quickly approaching the end of 2021! As many of you know, that means you’ll be seeing some changes to your Medicare premiums and your Social Security benefits. The CMS recently released...
by The Medicare Gal | Sep 13, 2021 | General Medicare Information
If you’ve read many of my articles, you already know that I’m a retired financial advisor. My specialty was working with pre-retirees who I’d meet through their employer. It was a great way to meet a lot of people who had some similarities in their...