by Robyn | Nov 12, 2019 | Financial Literacy, insurance
November 1st to December 15th is Open Enrollment. This is the period of time each year when individuals and families who don’t have health insurance through an employer, Medicare, Medicaid, or other sources, can enroll in medical insurance plans for next year....
by Robyn | Oct 15, 2019 | Helping Mom & Dad, insurance, Medicare
Medicare’s annual open enrollment begins October 15th and ends on December 7th. There are many changes that will go into effect on January 1, 2020. If you are enrolled in Medicare, it is important to review your current coverage and determine whether to make...
by Robyn | Apr 10, 2018 | Helping Mom & Dad, insurance, Insurance Benefits
Medicare and Medicaid are both government-sponsored medical insurance programs funded by taxes. They sound almost the same and are easily confused. They differ, however, by several factors: Eligibility Medicare is a medical insurance program with eligibility to enroll...
by Robyn | Jan 22, 2018 | Financial Literacy, Helping Mom & Dad, insurance, Insurance Benefits
At long last, Medicare is removing Social Security numbers from all Medicare cards. For any years the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), which administers the Medicare health insurance program, resisted pressure to make this change. In 2015, however,...
by Robyn | Jan 24, 2017 | Banking, Credit Cards, insurance, Saving Money
Are you looking to save money this year? Now is a good time to review expenses and see what you can cut. Here are five ideas to help you on your way. 1. Drop Overdraft Protection This service is offered by banks and credit unions. Should you overdraw your account with...
by Robyn | Oct 26, 2016 | insurance, Insurance Benefits, Social Security
More than 95 percent of Americans aged 65 and older depend on Medicare for their health insurance coverage. With over 55 million people utilizing Medicare, you would think it would be simple to navigate. But, it is not. “There can be little about Medicare that is...