What Happens to My Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance After I Get Medicare?
Posted: April 21, 2023
If you have employer-sponsored health insurance and you will soon be eligible for Medicare, you may be wondering what will happen to it once coverage kicks in. The short answer is yes, you can keep both the coverage provided by your employer as well as your Medicare. You can also choose to drop your employer’s health plan, but it is not a requirement. The size...
What Documents Do I Need When Applying for Medicare?
Posted: April 6, 2023
If you are approaching the time to enroll in Medicare, take the time to gather the documentation the agency requires. Medicare allows you to enroll online, by phone, or in person at a local Social Security office. The documentation needed will depend on whether you already receive Social Security benefits. If you do, there is no need to submit documents. If you do not yet...
Will My Income Affect My Medicare Premium?
Posted: March 21, 2023
Medicare has an “income-related monthly adjustment.” What does that mean to you? If you are a higher income earner, you will pay more for Medicare Part B, which covers doctor and outpatient care, and a range of other services. Essentially, if you are a higher-income earner, you will be required to pay a larger percentage than others who are on Medicare. You could pay between...
How to Improve and Strengthen Motor Skills
Posted: February 21, 2023
Aging affects the brain as well as the rest of the body. With advanced age comes a decline in sensorimotor function and control. This can affect gait, balance, fine motor control, and the ability to perform activities of daily living. Seniors who lose these abilities may not be able to maintain their independence. The good news is that physical activity may offset some of the...
Everything You Need to Know About Your Medicare Card
Posted: February 6, 2023
When you enroll in Medicare, you receive a red, white, and blue Medicare card. This is your main card for Medicare. Keep it safe, whether you have Original Medicare or a Medicare Advantage plan. If you are already receiving Social Security benefits, you are automatically enrolled in Medicare, and your card should arrive in the mail three months before you turn 65. If you are...