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What are Biggest Medicare Open Enrollment Mistakes?

Millions of retirees are in the thick of Medicare open enrollment, which runs from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7.  However, many find the process challenging. Some don’t understand the difference between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage, many are overwhelmed by Medicare advertising and only 4 in 10 people review their plan options each year, according to a July 2022 report from health care consulting firm Sage Growth Partners.

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December 21, 2022
Medicare
Estate Planning

Does Medicare Cover COVID-19-related Medical Expenses?

It’s been more than six weeks since the threat of COVID-19 became evident on a widespread level, and life changed in an instant. However, while many people today are grappling with issues, like unemployment and slaughtered retirement accounts, seniors have a unique set of concerns on their hands: protecting their health and their finances simultaneously.

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June 11, 2020
medicare
Estate Planning

The High Cost of Medicare Mistakes

She recently enrolled in traditional (Parts A, B, and D) Medicare and was hit with huge Part B and Part D monthly premiums. She had no idea why it was so high. After many letters, calls, and meetings with Social Security, she still had no idea.

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March 5, 2020
Long Term Care
Estate Planning

If You Plan to Retire This Year, Be Prepared

Many people are looking forward to 2020, simply because it’s the start of a new decade. However, if you plan to retire in 2020, then you clearly have your own set of reasons to get excited for the year ahead.

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January 29, 2020
Estate Planning

What Women Need to Know about Social Security

Understanding the rules about Social Security benefits and when to start claiming Social Security can be difficult. However, they’re critically important, especially for women—since women typically live longer lives than men.

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December 24, 2019
Elder Law Attorney

What’s Long Term Care About?

Most people over 65 eventually will need help with daily living tasks, such as bathing, eating or dressing. Men will need assistance for an average of 2.2 years, while women will need it for 3.7 years, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration on Aging.

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October 9, 2019

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