Today, around 40 million Americans1 are unpaid family caregivers who are responsible for their family members’ different medical needs. Family caregivers provide, on average, 24 hours of care per week for their loved ones, which can in turn make it difficult for caregivers to take care of themselves. Because of this, it is important that …
If you’re a senior enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan, now is the time you might consider a change. That’s because we’re in the middle of Medicare Advantage’s open enrollment period, which runs from Jan. 1 through March 31. It’s not a set of dates you need to know about if you’re enrolled in original …
It’s common to hear complaints when it comes to understanding Medicare and prescription drug prices. However, despite those misunderstandings, a recent survey of beneficiaries indicated that 75% were either “very satisfied” or “satisfied” with their Medicare coverage. That number jumped to 90% for people age 80 or older while only a mere 6% indicated they …
Medicare can be a complicated process but understanding it doesn’t have to be. Whether you are turning 65 and still working or are 65+ and retiring soon, our Free Medicare Workshops will provide simple answers to complex questions. For the past seven years we have partnered with Summit Medical Group to offer these workshops and …
Knoxville, Tenn. – Senior Financial Group (SFG) announced today it will be moving to a larger office to accommodate the continued growth of the agency. The new location will allow SFG associates to better serve the agency’s clients and local community and business partners. SFG has been in business for more than thirty years, serving …
Whether you are a new enrollee or have been on Medicare for years, the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) is a critical time to evaluate your coverage options. With several types of plans, supplements and degrees of coverage, deciding on the Medicare plan that is right for you can be overwhelming. First-time enrollees should not wait …
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 …