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Thursday, June 27, 2019The Difference between a Medicare Supplement and an Advantage Plan is important. Remember you are not choosing between good, better, or best; it is a difference in form and function. A Medicare Advantage (MA) Plan does not play by the rules and regulations of original Medicare (Listed below). READ MORE >>
Thursday, June 6, 2019MACRA stands for Medicare Access and Reauthorization Act of 2015. Essentially, MACRA established new ways to pay physicians for care for Medicare beneficiaries. It was signed into law in 2015 to replace the Sustainable Growth Rate formula for healthcare provider reimbursement. READ MORE >>
Thursday, June 6, 2019Do you know how much you are actually paying in taxes toward Medicare? The average American worker knows that a portion of their pay goes toward Medicare taxes. But they don’t know for sure how it is calculated or the exact amount they are contributing. Medicare tax is the most straightforward and easy tax to calculate. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, May 28, 2019People often used the term “nursing home” synonymously with “skilled nursing”. It is very easy to use the terms interchangeably. But while both terms entail nursing to some extent, there are some very important differences to considers, especially if you or a family member is in need of either a nursing home or skilled nursing services. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, May 28, 2019Sun Coast Legacy Advisors www.suncoastlegacyadvisors.com Office: 386-957-7851 Medicare www.medicare.gov 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-324-0778) Providers: **It is always best to call the number on the back of your member ID card. Florida Hospital Care Advantage www.myfhca.com READ MORE >>
Tuesday, May 28, 2019The Star Rating for Medicare providers gives an overall rating of the plan’s quality and performance for the types of services each plan offers. There are two main services: health care services and drug services. Each have categories, which they are rated on to provide their star rating. READ MORE >>
Thursday, May 23, 2019Life can lead us to some amazing places like retirement or a job promotion. But sometimes, life transitions like that can leave people without health insurance for a period of time. The typical retirement age is 65, but there are those who are lucky to retire early. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, May 22, 2019Turning 65 and Medicare 1: Starting something new can always be exciting. Starting Medicare can seem overwhelming to most of the people with whom we meet. It seems like the mail and flyers start coming in the mail the day after you turn 64. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, May 22, 2019Turning 65 and Medicare 9 This article is going to answer a question that we see a lot with clients. I am turning 65, but I get my current insurance through my retirement. How do I proceed with my Medicare options?” READ MORE >>
Wednesday, May 22, 2019Turning 65 and Medicare 8 This is the last of five blog entries where we are answering the question: I am still working with insurance coverage. What do I need to do about turning 65 and Medicare? Let’s start with a few things that are going to determine what we will end up doing in the end about Medicare: READ MORE >>
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