Leah Kari, Retired Pharmaceutical Representative and Licensed Insurance Agent No matter how orderly we believe our affairs are, most people who have experienced the enormous life upheaval of a spouse passing say they were not as prepared as they thought. Having updated our trust today, I hope to convey the importance of meeting with your…
Tag: Medicare
Generals, September 2022
What Is the Medicare Donut Hole?
Leah Sugar Kari, AMR, FHIAS, Retired Pharmaceutical Representative and Licensed Insurance Agent Medicare’s Donut Hole (aka the Coverage Gap) is a term that prompts curiosity or apprehension among Medicare beneficiaries. The cake donut is generally round with an empty center or hole. There is something to eat on both sides and nothing in the middle.…
Generals, August 2022
Medicare FAQs: Hospital Indemnity Insurance Plans
Leah Sugar Kari, AMR, FHIAS, Retired Pharmaceutical Representative and Licensed Insurance Agent What is hospital indemnity insurance? Often called “GAP” insurance, hospital indemnity insurance pays you money to fill the gaps in your Medicare Advantage HMO or PPO coverage for unexpected hospital inpatient care, ambulance services, physical therapy, outpatient surgeries, and skilled nursing care, as…
Features, September 2020
Medicare and Me: Still Working and Ready for Medicare
Leah Kari Are you turning 65, employed, and covered by your employer’s health plan? You’ll need to know how Medicare will work with your health plan. If you aren’t claiming your Social Security benefit, you’ll need to apply for either Part A or both Part A and B. It’s never too early to investigate what…
Features, July 2020
Medicare and Me: Don’t Delay, Call Now!
Leah Kari, Certified Medical Representative Home delivered meals! Rides to doctor’s appointments! Hearing aids for a zero-dollar copay, and dental care too! These ads flood the airwaves. We dial into a large call center staffed by licensed insurance agents who’ll discuss Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan benefits. Benefits have restrictions, and you’ll need the…
Generals, September 2019
Medicare seminar Oct. 15
Don Jensen Medicare open enrollment is Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. With 40 Medicare Advantage plans, 11 Medicare supplement plans (also known as Medigap plans), and 50 prescription drug plans to choose from, how can you know the best one for you? On Tuesday, Oct. 15, from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the MountainView Main Ballroom,…
Sports, October 2019
Medicare and Me: scam news you can use
Leah Sugar Kari, Certified Medical Representative Yet another scam has wormed its way into the minds of Medicare beneficiaries and it’s an important one. The scammer places a call to you and states that if you do not sign up and pay for genetic testing, that you will not receive your Medicare benefits. This particular…
Generals, October 2017
Medicare seminar October 17
Don Jensen Medicare Open Enrollment is October 15 to December 7. With 40 Medicare Advantage plans, 11 Medicare Supplement plans (also known as Medigap plans), and 50 prescription drug plans to choose from, how can you know the best one for you? The objective of this seminar is to make Medicare options crystal clear so…
Generals, October 2015
Confused and overwhelmed? Medicare seminar – October 20
Don Jensen Medicare Open Enrollment is October 15 to December 7. With 40 Medicare Advantage plans, 11 Medicare Supplement plans (also known as Medigap plans) and 50 prescription drug plans to choose from, how can you know the best one for you? The objective of this seminar is to make Medicare options crystal clear so…
Generals, October 2014
Confused and overwhelmed? Medicare Seminar October 21
Don Jensen Confused and Overwhelmed? A Medicare Seminar will be held October 21; encore presentation if you missed September’s Health Night Out! Medicare Open Enrollment is October 15 to December 7. With 40 Medicare Advantage plans, 11 Medicare Supplement plans (also known as Medigap plans), and 50 prescription drug plans to choose from, how can…