by SilverandSmart | Jan 17, 2022 | Medicare Insurance
Today, the number of people 65 and older who continue to work might surprise you. According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, more than one in four people in the 65-to-74 age bracket participated in the civilian workforce in 2020. By 2030, the workforce...
by SilverandSmart | Sep 14, 2020 | Medicare Insurance
What to Look for This AEP The Medicare fall open enrollment period, also called the annual election period (AEP) starts on October 15 and ends on December 7. During this time, current Medicare enrollees can review their plan selection and decide whether or not to...
by SilverandSmart | Jun 25, 2020 | Medicare Insurance
What to Do Now Are you sure you’re in the right Medicare plan for your needs? Every year, Medicare beneficiaries can make changes to their enrollment for the following year during the fall open enrollment period, also known as the annual election period. This is an...
by SilverandSmart | Apr 3, 2020 | Medicare Insurance
How Medicare Covers Testing Older individuals have a higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19. If you think you might have the novel coronavirus, you should contact your health care provider to see if you should be tested. Here’s how Medicare will cover the test....
by SilverandSmart | Jan 26, 2020 | Medicare Insurance
How to Make Them Work for You Medicare enrollees have access to Special Needs Plans (SNPs) designed for a variety of special situations. If you have a chronic condition, need institutional care or qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid, you may be able to enroll in an...
by SilverandSmart | Aug 12, 2019 | Medicare Insurance
Your Survival Guide Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period starts on October 15 and ends on December 7. If you’re 65 or older, this is a crucial time for you. The decisions you make will impact your health care coverage and expenses for the following year, so the stakes...