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Avoid These 5 Common Medicare Snafus!

By Joanne Giardini-Russell February 27, 2020

Boy, if people would just check in with us at age 64.5, life could be a lot easier for new Medicare beneficiaries! Though we try all we can to keep people out of trouble…

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5 Surprising Things I’ve Learned About Medicare (#3 Sound Familiar?)

By Joanne Giardini-Russell November 16, 2019

When you work and live in the space of any profession – day in and day out – you tend to learn your craft pretty well! That’s how it is with me and my team when it comes to Medicare…

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Medicare Made Simple: 2 Tips That Can Save You from Going Blindly into Medicare After 60

By Joanne Giardini-Russell October 07, 2019

Mrs. Smith calls, and during the course of our conversation conveys her goals related to her new Medicare health insurance: (1) to retain control over choosing her own doctors…

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How to Avoid Messing Up When It Comes to Medicare? 64.5 Is the Password You Need to Remember

By Joanne Giardini-Russell September 12, 2019

At Boomer Health Group we are often asked “When is the best time to start talking and learning about Medicare?” Surprisingly, even that question doesn’t have a straight answer…

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Finally! A Little Good News About Medicare!

By Margaret Manning August 01, 2018

Staying healthy is one of the most important prerequisites for getting the most from life after 60. And, while we all have a responsibility to eat right and exercise, it simply isn’t possible to avoid illness and injury altogether. For this reason, Medicare is one of the most essential programs in the U.S. for older adults. Read More

Turning 65 This Year? What You Need to Know About Registering for Your Medicare Card

By Stan Corey February 21, 2018

Are you turning age 65 in 2018? Do you know how to go about registering to obtain your Medicare card? Read More

7 Questions to Ask Yourself When Deciding Which Medicare Plan Is Best for You

By Stan Corey January 26, 2018

It is very important to understand exactly what Medicare benefits are, so you can be prepared to pay the deductible and any co-payments, plus the uncovered services. Read More

How to Get the Best Deal on a Medicare Supplement Policy

By Sherry Kahn October 26, 2016

If you are on Original Medicare, it pays only 80% of covered services. A Medicare Supplement Policy, Medigap, helps pay some of the costs Original Medicare doesn’t cover, such as deductibles, copayments and coinsurance. Read More

Your Most Important Medicare Part D Questions Answered

By Sherry Kahn October 09, 2016

Most Medicare Advantage Plans include prescription drug coverage. With Original Medicare, you need to enroll in a Part D plan to obtain drug coverage. Read More

Medicare Open Enrollment Period is Fast Approaching. Here’s What You Need to Know!

By Sherry Kahn October 04, 2016

It’s that time again for Medicare recipients who want to make changes in your Medicare health and drug plans for 2017. You can make changes only between October 15 and December 7. Read More