by Kristen Maurice | Apr 6, 2023 | Blog
Health insurance is an important investment for individuals and families to protect themselves against unforeseen medical expenses. It can cover the costs of doctor visits, prescription drugs, hospitalization, and other medical procedures. However, the cost of health...
by Kristen Maurice | Mar 15, 2023 | Blog
Medicare is a federal health insurance program that provides coverage to eligible individuals who are 65 or older, as well as to younger people with certain disabilities. If you’re nearing 65 or are eligible due to a disability, it’s important to...
by Kristen Maurice | Mar 3, 2023 | Blog
When it comes to Medicare, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is choosing between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage. Both options have their pros and cons, and it’s important to understand the differences between the two so you can make...
by Kristen Maurice | Feb 9, 2023 | Blog
Medicaid is a joint federal and state program that provides health insurance coverage to low-income individuals and families. While Medicaid is a critical safety net for many people, it’s not a permanent solution, and there may come a time when your coverage...
by Kristen Maurice | Sep 20, 2022 | Blog
Health insurance and Medicare are full of jargon that make it difficult to know exactly what you are getting. One of the most common questions that I get surrounding insurance terms is the difference between a deductible and an out-of-pocket max. Since they show up in...
by Kristen Maurice | Aug 18, 2022 | Blog
With the increasing costs of everything, we are all looking to save money as much as we can. Medicare enrollees are no different. One of those increasing expenses is prescription drugs. While some measures have been taken to lower costs for Medicare-eligible citizens,...
by Kristen Maurice | Aug 12, 2022 | Blog
No matter what age you are, saving money on prescription drugs can become a huge priority when the worst happens. This becomes more important the older we get. When you don’t qualify for Medicare programs like the Medicare Savings Program or Extra Help, it can...
by Kristen Maurice | Aug 4, 2022 | Blog
Is COBRA considered credible coverage for Medicare Part B? If you have turned 65 and your employer coverage is ending, it is difficult to know whether to apply for Medicare or use COBRA. In most cases, the best choice is to apply for your Medicare Part A and B....
by Kristen Maurice | Jul 28, 2022 | Blog
It can be confusing for anyone as to whether or not you should are to enroll in Medicare whenever you turn 65, this can be especially true for Veterans. The Veterans Administration recommends that if you are a Veteran and currently enrolled in VA Benefits, TRICARE, or...
by Kristen Maurice | Jul 21, 2022 | Blog
If you are wondering if you need to begin drawing Social Security to apply for Medicare, the answer is no. You do not need to start drawing Social Security to apply for Medicare. If you want to only apply for Medicare, you can! Here is how: Go to the SSA.gov website...
