Last year, Congress passed a law to protect patients from surprise out-of-network medical charges. However, that law has since been disintegrated. A bipartisan group of 152 lawmakers has been combative with Biden’s administration’s plan to regulate the law and medical providers, stating the grim consequences for underserved patients. We’ve heard firsthand the massive amounts of […]
Democrats in Congrats have taken a big step forward toward lowering prescription drug costs for older Americans, reaching a compromise after significant arguing over the issue. This move is part of Biden’s Build Back Better social spending plan, which is still being negotiated. On Tuesday, it was announced that the agreement would allow Medicare […]
Okay, there are probably much more entertaining things to do than review your Medicare coverage — but it is that time of year. Open enrollment start4ed October 15th and will be running through December 7th and right now is the time you can make changes to your coverage and have it take effect on January […]
The White House previously announced it would be lifting the travel ban but has not provided a date on when it will all be happening. Starting on November 8th, 2021, foreign tourists who have been shut out of the United States since the early days of the pandemic will be allowed to start visiting […]
Enrollment in Medicare health and drug plans begins October 15th, 2021 until December 7th, 2021. We can help you get ready for Medicare’s Open Enrollment with these tips: Check Your Email. You may get updates or emails from us notifying you about your Medicare coverage, any changes, or any upcoming options you may have. We […]
You were one of the early individuals who were vaccinated, and now, you’re not sure whether or not you should get a booster. And the differing medical options from experts aren’t helping much — should it be every six months or eight months? Should you stick with the same vaccine — as in, if […]
More than 50% of Medicare beneficiaries in Florida are enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans, compared with the national average of 42%, making it the healthcare program of choice for seniors in the state. In Florida, 51% of all Medicare beneficiaries who are enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans share by county ranges from 16% […]
Beginning in early November, foreign nationals who wish to travel to the United States will be allowed to enter the country — if they can show proof that they have been fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and have also tested negatively for the virus within three days of their upcoming flight. The travel bans, albeit necessary, […]
This week, the World Health Organization determined that while now is not the right time to implement Covid-19 vaccine passports, they could be used in the future. A leader from WHO stated that vaccine passports are not used right now as a prerequisite for travel due to the lack of vaccine equity around the world. […]
Health care in retirement can be a big-ticket items. Some experts estimate an average sixty-five year old retired couple in 2021 would need approximately $300,000 in after-tax savings earmarked for health care costs in post-work life, even with medicare. Those costs sound daunting, right? Lucky for you there are steps to take to keep costs […]
