Medicare@work

A blog about Medicare. What you and your employees need to know

Different – You Don’t Have to Match Your Spouse

You don’t need to match your spouse’s plan when picking a Medicare plan. You can pick a plan based on your specific needs.

Personal- They Don’t Know You!

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Medicare Annual Election Period is near; Medicare advertising is increasing. Consult experts so the changes you make are appropriate for YOU- not based on when advertising says you need.

Questions – Where Did My Doctor Go?

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Medicare changes every year. Doctors can leave networks. Avoid surprises with a complementary review of your Medicare during AEP. Enjoy this success story where we solved a client’s dilemma when he lost his doctor without warning.

Preventive – A Gift From Medicare Part B

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When you enroll in Medicare Part B, you get a Welcome to Medicare wellness gift to use during the first year of membership!!

Steps – The Dance of Medicare

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When learning something new, it’s best to take things in steps. With Medicare it’s best to start with basic education as the first step.

Opportunity – Don’t Miss Out (AEP)

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Medicare’s AEP provides an essential opportunity for folks to find out if the plans they are on are still appropriate for their needs – or they can change their plans.

Cool -Wanna Be the Cool Kid?

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Many of our clients will ask, “Which is more popular? A Medicare Advantage plan or Original Medicare with a Medicare Supplement and a drug plan?” The answer should be based on each individual’s needs, not what’s popular.

Priceless- Support From Soup to Nuts!

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When Medicare information comes from a trusted HR resource, like a CMP, partnership leads to employee confidence.

Disconnect – Medicare Scammers

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Employees enrolled in Medicare or anyone you know enrolled in Medicare need to be cautious in responding to any solicitations they receive.

Recycle – Medicare and Unretiring

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What can folks do when they retire and are on Medicare, and then want to go back to work and enroll in their employer’s health benefits.

Analyze – To Stay or Go?

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Employees trust their HR partner first for benefit guidance. Having Medicare experts available as a trusted resource will help you provide them with guidance when they are considering Medicare.

Experts- I’ll Have What He’s Having!

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Choosing a plan based on a TV ad, a neighbor’s experience (good or bad), a postcard mailer, or a family member’s advice is not based on EXPERT advice. Unless, of course, your neighbor is a Certified Medicare Planner®!

Creditable – When Working Past Age 65

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When working past age 65 make sure your employer’s health plan is creditable before you defer your Medicare enrollment when first eligible.

When COBRA Can Bite!

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COBRA after age 65 presents many unrealized risks when enrolling in Medicare later. Create a Medicare transition plan to avoid these risks.

Advocate- Winning at Insurance Tug-Of-War

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Certified Medicare Planners® can be advocates for your employees when situations arise with Medicare and Insurance companies.

Freedom To Choose

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Medicare offers retirement benefit choices, and Certified Medicare Planners® provide Medicare transition with true fiduciary support.

Savings- Manufacturer Coupons and Assistance Programs

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Can you use drug manufacturer coupons and patient assistance programs when you are on Medicare to reduce your out-of-pocket expenses?

Options – More Than Your Dad Has Ties!

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Medicare has many plan options so you are not stuck with the Medicare plan you chose! You should review your plan annually.

Verify – What is an Employment Verification Form?

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When transitioning to Medicare, employees will need a form called an Employment Verification Form from you to help them enroll under a special enrollment period and avoid penalties.