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Medicare Enrollment

Do I Qualify for a Special Enrollment Period?

A Special Enrollment Period is a time that you are allowed to sign up for a health insurance plan outside...

What to Know Before the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period Ends

Have you been thinking about switching over to a different Medicare Advantage (Part C) plan or dropping your current Part...

What is the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period?

Original Medicare is a federal healthcare insurance program that provides coverage for a host of medically necessary services and products....

Five Things to Consider During Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period

You may have noticed a lot of advertisements lately about the Medicare Open Enrollment Period that is available for Medicare...

Start Thinking About Your Plans for AEP

Even though we might still be enjoying the sunshine and warm weather that summer brings, it will be fall before...

When Can I Change My Medicare Benefits?

If you signed up for a Medicare plan that’s no longer meeting your needs, there are times during the year...

Should I Sign Up For Medicare If I’m Still Working?

People who work and pay Medicare taxes for at least 10 years in the United States become eligible for Medicare...

When Can I Sign Up For a Medicare Advantage Plan? 

Medicare requires you to make changes, disenroll, or enroll in your Medicare Advantage plan during pre-set enrollment periods. If you...

How Can I Sign Up for Medicare Benefits? 

Medicare is a health insurance plan for people who are 65 or older, unless you qualify under the age of...

Five Simple Ways to Prepare for Medicare 

There’s no question that Medicare can seem complicated. This part covers this, that part covers that, Medigap, Medicare Advantage, drug...

How Can Medicare Insurance Agents Help Me? 

The sheer amount of plans available for Medicare can be confusing. Online guides and friendly advice can be helpful, but...

How Do I Find Health Insurance for Seniors? 

As people enter their senior years, many find that their health care needs, and their economic capabilities, are much different...

What Are My Options if I Missed Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period?

Enrolling in Medicare or making changes to how you receive your Medicare benefits can be restricted to different times of...

Retiring at 65? Understanding Your Medicare Benefits

When retirement finally comes, it may bring changes into your life. While you may enjoy some time to travel or...

How to Apply for Medicare Online

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is the entity that manages the Medicare insurance program. In partnership with...