Health Advice for Those Over 60
By Dr. Michael Roth “Unprecedented Times” – you’ve probably heard this phrase used in the last year and a half more than any other time in history. But it is…
What is a MSA Medicare Advantage Plan?
A Medicare Medical Savings Account (MSA) Plan is a consumer-directed Medicare Advantage Plan. It operates as a Medical Savings Account with a high deductible Medicare Advantage Plan attached to it.…
Differences in Georgia Medicare Supplemental Medigap Plans
I spent a morning one day last week helping a new client look through all the available Medicare Supplemental Plans in Georgia. I was trying to help them decide which…
Helpful Hints for Using Your Medicare Drug Plan
There is a lot of helpful information available on finding the right Medicare drug plan, but not a lot on the best way to use the plan that you have.…
Medicare Advantage vs Medicare Supplement (Medigap) Plans Enrollment Process
There is a growing trend in the Medicare market for individuals to choose an advantage plan over a medigap supplemental plan when they first enroll in Medicare. It is a…
If I retire will my spouse, who is under age 65 and my dependents that are on my Group Health Plan, be offered COBRA? And if so for how long?
If the employer you work for has over 20 employees and is required to offer COBRA then Yes, they must be offered a minimum of 18 months of COBRA. However,…
If I am turning 65 and still working, do I have to sign up for Medicare?
By Terri Potter: What are your options if you or your spouse is planning to continue to work and you have an employer Group Health Insurance Plan? These are difficult…
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Medicare in Georgia
In this post we will cover the coronavirus and how it will interact with Medicare coverage in Georgia. About the Coronavirus – COVID-19 The best place to stay up to…
How is Medicare Affected by Employer and Group Health Insurance Plans?
Transitioning from group health insurance to Medicare can often be a very confusing time in people’s lives because the Medicare Rules are extremely complex. Often even experienced HR employees do…