by SilverandSmart | Sep 3, 2025 | Medicare Insurance
Every fall, CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid) mails out its Medicare and You Handbook, which details the changes for the upcoming year. These changes may impact both Medicare Advantage beneficiaries and those with Original Medicare. Here’s what you need to...
by SilverandSmart | Aug 25, 2025 | Medicare Insurance
Medicare covers home health services, but only for beneficiaries who meet strict eligibility requirements. In order to qualify, you must have Medicare homebound status. Home Care Medicare Coverage CMS says that home health refers to a range of healthcare services that...
by SilverandSmart | Aug 25, 2025 | Medicare Insurance
Everyone who has Medicare Part B pays a monthly premium. These premiums are adjusted annually. The standard Part B premium in 2025 is $185 per month and is projected to be $206.50 in 2026. Some people with higher incomes may pay more based on an IRMAA surcharge. If...
by SilverandSmart | Jul 29, 2025 | Medicare Insurance
If you have a Medicare Advantage plan or Part D prescription drug plan, your insurance carrier is required to notify you of any changes to your plan for the upcoming year. This is known as the Annual Notice of Change (ANOC). Insurers are required to mail this out to...
by SilverandSmart | Jul 29, 2025 | Medicare Insurance
Your Medicare information is valuable to scammers. They’ll use various tricks to get you to divulge your personal details, and if they succeed, they’ll use that information to commit medical identity theft. Take steps to help keep yourself safe from Medicare scammers....
by SilverandSmart | Jul 15, 2025 | Medicare Insurance
Finding the right Medicare insurance plan can be an overwhelming experience for many people. There are a lot of decisions to make about what type of coverage is best for you. There is Original Medicare, Medicare Supplement (Medigap) plans and Medicare Advantage plans....
