Brad GunningNov 16, 20211 minMedicare Part B Premium and Deductible for 2022The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services ("CMS") has released new Medicare Part B premium and deductible numbers for 2022....
Brad GunningSep 2, 20213 minChoosing Between a Medicare Supplement and Medicare Advantage PlanMost people in the US will enroll in Medicare when they reach age 65 or a little later if they haven't retired yet. Medicare covers 80%...
Brad GunningNov 9, 20201 minUpdated 2021 Medicare Part B Costs2021 Part B Premium In 2020, most people paid $144.60 for their Medicare Part B premium. This "standard Part B premium" will increase in...
Brad GunningApr 24, 20202 minThe Senior-Friendly Guide to Downsizing Your HomeGuest blog by Andrea Needham from eldersday.org. There are a lot of reasons to downsize in your golden years. Whether you want to move...
Brad GunningApr 20, 20201 minWhat is the best Medicare Part D plan for Eliquis?Eliquis® is an expensive brand-name prescription that our clients ask us about quite often. When a Medicare enrollee is taking an...
Brad GunningApr 15, 20203 minHow long does it take to enroll in Medicare?We know enrollment in Medicare is confusing and a bit intimidating. Making a mistake in your initial enrollment in the program can be a...
Brad GunningApr 9, 20201 minEnroll in a Medigap Plan over the PhoneFrom the beginning we've always offered our clients the ability to enroll in a Medicare Supplement plan over the phone. Back then it was...
Brad GunningFeb 18, 20203 minThe Best Advice for Seniors Moving into Assisted LivingGuest blog by Sharon Wagner from SeniorFriendly.info. A great deal of work goes into moving into an assisted living facility, and if...
Brad GunningAug 1, 20193 minCan you ask your Part D plan to reduce drug co-pays?We are intimately familiar with the challenges seniors face regarding the cost of their medications. Sure, certain common generic...
Brad GunningJul 19, 20191 minMedicare for AllAs we prepare for the Presidential election in 2020, the Medicare for All debate is sure to heat up. Medicare Life Group founder, Troy...
Brad GunningJul 10, 20193 minBuilding the Best Medicare Insurance BrokerageSeveral years ago, Troy and I decided to turn our focus entirely to the Medicare health insurance market. The shift in focus to Medicare...
Brad GunningJun 13, 20192 minIs Plan G the Best Medicare Supplement Plan?For years, the "Cadillac" Medicare Supplement plan has been Plan F. It's the most comprehensive plan, completely filling the Medicare...
Brad GunningMar 5, 20193 minTraveling with MedicareOur clients often tell us one of the main perks of retirement is having time to travel. But how does travel impact your Medicare...
Brad GunningFeb 26, 20192 min4 Questions to ask your Medicare Supplement AgentEnrolling in Medicare and securing a Medicare supplement insurance plan is a complicated, but important task. It's best to have a...
Brad GunningFeb 12, 20193 minCan I Keep my Medigap Plan F?Medicare supplement Plan F is the Medigap plan that covers all Medicare deductibles and co-pays. The plan is great in that it provides...
Brad GunningDec 20, 20181 minNew Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Begins January 1A major change comes to Medicare in 2019. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is replacing the Medicare Advantage...
Brad GunningOct 25, 20182 minMost Seniors Do Not Have the Right Part D PlanA recent Yahoo Finance article brought to light some unfortunate issues with the Medicare Part D prescription drug program. According to...
Brad GunningOct 23, 20181 minMedicare Changes for 2019The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced changes to Medicare premiums and deductibles for 2019. 2019...
Brad GunningOct 19, 20181 minMedicare Part D Alert: Crestor/RosuvastatinRosuvastatin is the generic form of Crestor, a drug that reduces bad cholesterol. As you might imagine, it's a very popular prescription...
Brad GunningOct 17, 20181 minMedicare Part D Premiums Fall in 2019Good news: Carriers have released their Medicare Part D pricing for 2019 plans and the average plan premium has declined from 2018. In...