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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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 navigate the complexities of long-term care options. This resource provides invaluable…
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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 receive a call from someone claiming to represent Medicare,…
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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 plan. You can switch from original Medicare to MA (or vice…
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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 Will Continue in 2025? The reason for the question is that four Medicare Advantage Insurance companies have announced they will drop over 1 million enrollees across the nation…
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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 (also known as Part C) plans by private insurers provide…
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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. This posting covers the basics of original Medicare. Next week’s posting will cover the basics of Medicare Advantage. In-Depth…
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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 drug plan. Be sure you understand how your prescription drug plan…
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Beginning in January 2025, Medicare beneficiaries with Part D can opt in for the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan (MPPP). Medicare Part D enrollees and Medicare Advantage (MA) plans enrollees with frug coverage will have the option to spread out the costs of their prescription drugs over the calendar year. This eliminates the burden on individuals with high Rx costs of…
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Read Your Medicare Notice of Change When Received Medicare’s Open Enrollment Oct. 15 – Dec. 5. https://dxh92vrxakdsl.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Medicare-Open-Enrollment-How-To-2024.mp4#t=1 If you are on Medicare, you’ll be getting one or two Annual Notice of Change letters in your mail or email this September about your 2025 coverage and costs. This information is important for you to make your choices during Medicare’s Open Enrollment…