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Medicare Basics

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Upcoming Webinar: Medicare 2023 – What the Future Holds

Posted by Karen Joy Fletcher on October 18, 2022

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Friday October 28, 2022 at 10 - 11:30am - Register Today! Join our free webinar to learn about 2023 Medicare updates. Presented by Tatiana Fassieux, our Education and Training Specialist, this webinar will include information on: Basic changes in Medicare in 2023, including changes introduced by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA)Medicare 2023 costs and enrollment … [Read more...] about Upcoming Webinar: Medicare 2023 – What the Future Holds

Filed Under: Medicare Basics

2023 Medicare Advantage & Part D Plan Star Ratings Are Available

Posted by Karen Joy Fletcher on October 12, 2022

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Medicare's Open Enrollment starts this Saturday, October 15 and runs through December 7. This is an important time to review any changes to your coverage in 2023 and look at your options to see if another plan or returning to Original Medicare is a better choice for you. One tool that can help in deciding whether or not to enroll in a certain plan, is to use Medicare's Star … [Read more...] about 2023 Medicare Advantage & Part D Plan Star Ratings Are Available

Filed Under: Fraud & Abuse, Medicare Basics, Resources

Flu Shots are Covered by Medicare

Posted by Karen Joy Fletcher on October 5, 2022

flu shots covered by medicare

Not only is it autumn and almost Medicare's Open Enrollment season, it’s time for your flu shot. And did you know that you can get a flu shot and a COVID-19 vaccine at the same time? This is a friendly reminder that these vaccines can help you stay protected throughout flu season, and are both covered by Medicare. Read more at medicare.gov/coverage/flu-shots. Resources to … [Read more...] about Flu Shots are Covered by Medicare

Filed Under: Medicare Basics, COVID-19

Medicare & You Available in 5 Languages – Get Your Copy Today

Posted by Karen Joy Fletcher on September 29, 2022

Medicare & You

Medicare & You is a free and valuable publication that helps people understand how Medicare works, what their coverage options are, their entitled benefits and rights and where to go for help. This is especially helpful as we approach Medicare's annual Open Enrollment period, October 15 - December 7. Medicare offers these educational booklets in English, Spanish, Chinese, … [Read more...] about Medicare & You Available in 5 Languages – Get Your Copy Today

Filed Under: Medicare Basics

Medicare Open Enrollment Begins Oct 15 – What to Do & How to Protect Yourself from Enrollment Fraud

Posted by Karen Joy Fletcher on September 29, 2022

open enrollment

Medicare's fall open enrollment (also known as the Annual Election Period) is just around the corner. Running from October 15 - December 7, this is the main time you can make a change in your Medicare coverage for the coming year, with changes effective January 1st. If you're in a Medicare Advantage and/or Part D prescription drug plan, each year your plan can change their … [Read more...] about Medicare Open Enrollment Begins Oct 15 – What to Do & How to Protect Yourself from Enrollment Fraud

Filed Under: Fraud & Abuse, Medicare Basics, Professionals

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