by The Medicare Gal | Sep 17, 2026 | General Medicare Information
In January 2011, baby boomers started turning 65. Since then,10,000 baby boomers are turning 65 every single day. And… this will continue until 2030. Do You Have to Sign Up for Medicare? This is an important question because if you don’t sign up for... by The Medicare Gal | Feb 8, 2024 | General Medicare Information, Supplement Insurance Policies
What is Medical Underwriting? If you have ever applied for a Medicare Supplement policy (AKA Medigap) you may have heard the phrase Medical underwriting. So what exactly is medical underwriting? Medical underwriting is a process used by insurance companies to evaluate... by The Medicare Gal | Oct 20, 2023 | General Medicare Information, Prescription Drug Plans (Part D)
Medicare Part D vs GoodRX I often get questions from clients about using GoodRx on medications rather than using their Part D prescription drug coverage. Let’s dive into how this works. What is GoodRX? GoodRx allows people to shop around for the best prices on... by The Medicare Gal | Aug 8, 2023 | General Medicare Information
As a Medicare beneficiary, it’s important to review your plan each year to make sure it still meets your needs and budget. Changes in the rules and regulations of your plan can have an impact on your care and costs if you don’t stay up to date with them. What are the... by The Medicare Gal | Jul 6, 2023 | General Medicare Information, Medicare Advantage Plans, Prescription Drug Plans (Part D)
What is the Medicare Annual Election Period? The Medicare Annual Election Period (AEP), which occurs every fall and lasts for 8 weeks, allows Medicare beneficiaries to make changes to their Medicare Advantage and/or Part D drug plans. AEP is every October 15 through... by The Medicare Gal | Jun 27, 2023 | General Medicare Information
HSA and Medicare: How do HSA and Medicare work together? An HSA is a Health Savings Account. It is a type of Consumer-Directed Healthcare account (CDH accounts). HSAs, Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) are all...
