by The Medicare Gal | Apr 5, 2021 | General Medicare Information
In the last month, I have received two phone calls about expats and Medicare – people who moved overseas, then came back to the United States and needed to access their Medicare benefits. Unfortunately for expatriates who move back, or repatriate, there can be...
by The Medicare Gal | Mar 22, 2021 | General Medicare Information
Until recently, Medicare has not covered acupuncture. As of January 2021, CMS announced some changes regarding this. What Exactly is Acupuncture? Acupuncture is a type of traditional Chinese Medicine that was developed several thousand years ago. The procedure...
by The Medicare Gal | Mar 15, 2021 | General Medicare Information, Medicare Advantage Plans
What is a Medigap in Virginia? A Medigap Plan is just another name for Medicare Supplement Insurance. So the question is, “What is a Medicare Supplement in Virginia”? Medicare Supplement Plans are health insurance that covers the gaps in Medicare. That's...
by The Medicare Gal | Jan 20, 2021 | General Medicare Information
A few years ago I met with a prospect who I had been working with for over a year at the time. He had turned 65 but hadn't signed up for Medicare yet because his spouse was still working, and he got his insurance from his spouse's plan. That's not an issue. As long...
by The Medicare Gal | Nov 21, 2020 | General Medicare Information, Prescription Drug Plans (Part D)
If you are on Medicare, you probably familiar with the Medicare Prescription Drug plan. This plan has a Medicare Part D Deductible It changes every year. Also, if you don't sign up for this “optional” plan, you could wind up with significant penalties...
by The Medicare Gal | Oct 30, 2020 | General Medicare Information
The answer to the question, how do I qualify for Plan F is simple. You must have had Medicare Parts A or B prior to 1/1/2020. If you did not have Medicare Parts A or B prior to 1/1/2020 then you do NOT qualify for a Plan F. You can get a Plan G instead. For either...
