Trustees for Social Security and Medicare Issue Annual Report The Trustees for Social Security and Medicare issued their annual reports on the programs on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. Based on the Trustees best estimates, this year’s reports show that: The Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) Trust Fund will be able to pay 100 percent of total scheduled benefits until 2033, …
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Importance of Enforcing Guaranteed Issue Right and Medicare Special Enrollment Period Employer group and individual Medigap Supplement plans are sold in all 50 states. Insurance companies and company plan administrators may terminate group or individual plans, but federal law mandates Guarantee Issue Right (GIR) and Special Enrollment Period (SEP) protections for Medigap and Medicare Advantage plan beneficiaries. When coverage is …
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NRLN Guarding Against Surprises to Social Security and Medicare With the convening of the new 119th Congress last week the NRLN has it eyes on the House and Senate. And after the Presidential inauguration on January 20, we will be watching the administration for anything that could negatively impact older Americans. There was good news on January 7 when House …
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National Retiree Legislative Network October 28, 2024 10:14 am Email Contact As we age, planning for long-term care becomes a priority, especially as we consider how best to support the needs of older adults. The National Retiree Legislative Network (NRLN) recognizes the importance of accessible, reliable resources for retirees and their families, and has compiled an extensive guide to help …
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National Retiree Legislative Network October 21, 2024 6:28 am Email Contact During the Medicare Enrollment Period which is open until December 7 have your guard up against scammers who want to obtain your Medicare and Social Security information.Scammers pretend to be from Medicare or a healthcare insurance company. Here are tips to prevent you from being a scam victim.If you …
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National Retiree Legislative Network October 14, 2024 10:36 am Email Contact The Medicare Open Enrollment Period begins this week on October 15 and continues through December 7. Whether you have original Medicare with prescription and supplement plans, or Medicare Advantage (MA), during the fall enrollment period, you can shop on www.Medicare.gov to sign up for new coverage or change your …
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National Retiree Legislative Network October 7, 2024 4:02 pm Email Contact If you have an MA plan it is important to learn whether it will continue next year. Last week the NRLN emailed messages asking: Do You Know Whether Your Medicare Advantage Plan WillContinue in 2025? The reason for the question is that four Medicare Advantage Insurance companies haveannounced they …
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National Retiree Legislative Network October 1, 2024 9:54 am Email Contact The start of the Medicare Open Enrollment Period is coming soon (Oct. 15 – Dec. 7). It is important that you understand the basic difference between Medicare Advantage and original Medicare. This posting covers the basics of Medicare Advantage. Last week’s posting covered the basics of original Medicare.Medicare Advantage …
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Visit Medicare.gov to Find a variety of MediGap Plans As we approach the Medicare Open Enrollment Period, Oct. 15 – Dec. 7, it is important to understand the basic differences between original Medicare, also known as fee-for-service (FSS), and Medicare Advantage. National Retiree Legislative Network September 23, 2024 1:11 pm Email Contact This posting covers the basics of original Medicare. …
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National Retiree Legislative Network September 16, 2024 2:07 pm Email Contact One of the options that enrollees in traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage have during the Open Enrollment Period Oct. 15 – Dec. 7 is changing their Medicare Part D prescription drug plan. A prescription drug plan is independent from traditional Medicare while many Medicare Advantage plans include a prescription …
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