Posts by Boomer Baby
Selecting the Right Part D Drug Plan
Each year during the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP), Medicare enrollees can enroll in or make a change to their Medicare Advantage and/or Part D coverage. AEP takes place each year from October 15th thru December 7th and any changes made are effective on January 1st of the following year. AEP is also the time of…
Read MoreChanges Coming to Part D Prescription Drug Costs
The Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act on August 7, 2022, which has significant provisions affecting Medicare drug prices. In addition, most Part D plans change annually. The changes you may see with your Part D plan include a different premium, deductible, cost-sharing limits, and covered drugs. Below is a summary of some of the…
Read MoreTypes of Medicare Insurance Plans
Understanding the types of Medicare Plans Many Medicare-eligible individuals choose to add a Medicare insurance plan to help with the medical and prescription costs not covered by Original Medicare (Part A and Part B). There are several types of Medicare insurance plans to choose from and we have included information about the most common below:1.Medicare…
Read MoreMedicare and Working Past 65
Turning 65 and Continuing to Work? Here’s what you need to know… If you are turning 65 and are enrolled in an employer group health plan based on your own or a spouse’s employment, you may be able to delay enrolling in Medicare when first eligible. How to know if you should delay enrolling in…
Read MoreImportant Medicare Enrollment Timelines
There are important timelines when it comes to signing up for Medicare and enrolling in Medicare insurance plans that you need to be aware of. In addition to familiarizing yourself with these timelines, we recommend reaching out to a trusted Medicare advisor at least three (3) months prior to turning 65 to determine your action…
Read MoreBudgeting for Medicare
Overview of Costs Medicare consists of “Original Medicare” known as Part A and Part B, plus any Medicare insurance plans you may elect to enroll in, like a Medicare Advantage plan (also known as “Part C”), Medicare Supplement plan, and/or a Prescription Drug Plan (also known as “Part D”). When budgeting for Medicare, there are…
Read MoreAppealing a Higher Part B or Part D Premium
Income Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA) article to see the income thresholds and applicable IRMAA charges for Part B and Part D. To determine whether IRMAA charges apply, Medicare defaults to looking at your modified adjusted gross income as reported on your IRS tax return from two years prior. For example, in 2022, they would…
Read MoreCOBRA & Medicare
COBRA coverage and Medicare are two perplexing topics on their own. And they can become even more confusing when you are eligible for both COBRA & Medicare at the same time. COBRA (The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act) is a federal law that allows certain employees and their spouse and/or covered dependents to continue group…
Read MoreHow Do I Sign Up for Medicare?
Your starting place for signing up for Medicare will be the Social Security Administration. Signing up for Medicare means enrolling in Part A and/or Part B, which is also referred to as “Original Medicare”. You can do this in person at your local Social Security Office, online at www.ssa.gov or over the phone. If you…
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