It is important for every senior to know that Medicare gives you the flexibility to change your coverage. If you’ve already signed up for a Medicare plan, you are by no means locked into your choice. Medicare offers you the freedom to add, switch or drop coverage each year. Your personal, medical and financial needs […]
Medicare When You Don’t Retire at 65- Avoiding Penalties
Did you realize that for many people the full retirement age has changed? For those born in 1937 or earlier it was 65, but after that it goes up on a graduated scale until for those born in 1960 or later it reaches age 67. You might feel healthy and vigorous and have no intention […]
Medicare Initial Enrollment Period
Once you become eligible for Medicare you have a timeline to initially enroll. It’s good to be aware of when exactly this is, as if you do not enroll during this time you might have to pay more for coverage. Even if you want to continue working, it won’t cost you anything extra to at […]
The End is Near! (or what to do if you missed Initial Medicare Enrollment)
Just a quick post today, but one that could be important to you if you were previously eligible to sign-up for Medicare, but missed your Initial Enrollment window when you turned 65, and you are not still covered by an employer sponsored health plan. What am I talking about? General Enrollment for Medicare. I am bringing […]
