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Insurance Premium Timelines Explained

Question: I’m getting ready to sign up for Medicare, but I don’t want to collect Social Security yet. How will I pay for the Medicare Part B premium? Answer: Social Security and Medicare have been around a long time, and for many of those years, individuals filed for both benefits at the ...

Medicare Part B Deadline Is March 31

Question: I got a letter from Medicare (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, CMS) saying that I might need to sign up for Medicare Part B. I have coverage through my employer, so do I still need to have Medicare Part B? Answer: According to data.cms.gov, over 68 million Americans ...

Should I be signing up now for Medicare and Social Security?

Question: I am turning 65 in April of 2025 and wondering about Medicare and Social Security Benefits. Should I be signing up now for Medicare and Social Security? Answer: This is the second answer to this two part question, so as I said last week, Happy Early Birthday! Most of us ...

Handling A Late-Arriving Insurance Bill

Question: I haven’t gotten my Prescription Drug Coverage/Insurance Company January bill yet, what should I do? Answer: 2025 is here. This was a year of significant changes to Insurance options for many people. Some of this was due to the Inflation Reduction Act protections related to the ...

What To Do When Medicare Isn’t Needed Anymore

Question: I have a Medicare Advantage plan with Part D. My spouse got a new job and it will provide us both with health insurance. Can I drop my Medicare Advantage Plan and my Medicare Parts A & B? Answer: I have come across this scenario a couple of times recently. Your decision to ...

Explaining The Process If No Changes Are Made In Open Enrollment

Question: I changed my plan during the Annual Open Enrollment Period and I still haven’t heard from my new plan, what do I do? Answer; This year I feel like everyone changed their coverage. But I realize that some of you do not. For those that didn’t change your coverage, you are all set. ...