Choosing the right Medicare plan can be an overwhelming process. An experienced insurance agent can help but, there are two types of agents to choose from, captive or independent. To simplify the process, it is important to know the differences between the two to make sure you’re talking to the right person who can best …
While fall marks the beginning of football season and leaves changing, fall also marks an important change to Medicare. If your budget or health has changed, you find yourself paying too much for prescriptions, or your doctor is now out-of-network, it may be time to re-evaluate your current Medicare plan. Starting October 15, Medicare’s Annual …
Medicare fraud is on the rise and while many may feel immune to the risk of scams, each year, senior citizens lose around $37 billion to fraud, and a large portion of that comes from healthcare scams. Thankfully, there are ways to keep yourself safe in situations of Medicare fraud. It’s imperative for seniors and …
Contrary to what most people new to Medicare think, Original Medicare does not cover everything. Once you meet your Part A and Part B deductibles, Medicare covers 80% and you must pay out-of-pocket or get insurance to cover the remaining 20%. Medicare Supplement plans, also known as Medigap plans, and Medicare Advantage plans are two …
For people over 65, Medicare covers many hospital and medical expenses. However, Medicare Part A and Part B don’t cover everything, and sometimes, it’s not completely clear what is considered an out-of-pocket charge. Some of the most necessary health services for those over 65 aren’t covered with traditional Medicare, so it’s important to understand your …
By the summer of 2017, Dwayne Linger had reached a breaking point. Already on disability, Dwayne weighed 387 pounds and was confined to the parameters of his oxygen tank, unable to complete even the simplest task without tiring. Tired of missing out on the everyday spoils of life, Dwayne turned to his doctor to find …
Are you 60+ and starting to wonder about your health care coverage upon turning 65? Do you already have Medicare but you aren’t happy with your type of coverage or the cost? Attend a free educational seminar to learn more about Medicare. Summit Medical Group and Senior Financial Group have partnered to provide the East …
Recently, the National Council on Aging (NCOA) released a list of helpful tax tips to remember year-round. Whether or not you’ve already filed this year, here are a few tips to keep in mind: 1. Keep track of medical expenses Many of the costs you pay out of pocket for medical and dental expenses may …
Knoxville, Tenn. – The beginning of 2019 has ushered in several very critical changes to the Medicare landscape. Some changes will affect all Medicare beneficiaries while others will only impact those who choose Medicare Advantage plans. The first change is that Medicare Advantage now has its own open enrollment period, from January 1 – March …
On Monday, March 11, SFG Medicare president, Jerold Johnson, talked with Phil Williams, host of The Phil Show on Knoxville’s NewsTalk 98.7. They discussed a number of important changes to Medicare occurring this year and how those changes may impact Medicare recipients and their families. To listen to the full interview, click on the download button …