by SilverandSmart | Jul 15, 2025 | Medicare Insurance
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 change plans for the following...
by SilverandSmart | Jul 15, 2025 | Medicare Insurance, Retirement Planning
Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period runs from October 15th to December 7th every year. This time period is known by several names including Open Enrollment, Fall Open Enrollment, and Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP). During this enrollment period you can make...
by SilverandSmart | Jul 10, 2025 | Medicare Insurance
Medicare sounds pretty simple – until you need to enroll. There’s likely a lot more to it than you had thought. For one thing, Medicare isn’t a single plan: there are multiple parts, each providing different types of coverage, as well as different enrollment rules and...
by SilverandSmart | Jun 5, 2025 | Medicare Insurance
When you first enroll in Medicare, one of the biggest choices you’ll have to make is whether you want to enroll in Medigap or a Medicare Advantage plan. Unfortunately, there’s a lot of confusion surrounding these two options, and mistakes could have long-lasting...
by SilverandSmart | May 28, 2025 | Medicare Insurance
More than 68 million Americans depend on Medicare for their health insurance. However, Medicare doesn’t cover everything. To fill in coverage gaps and protect both your health and your finances, you may need other insurance policies other than Medicare. Prescription...
by SilverandSmart | May 20, 2025 | Medicare Insurance, Retirement Planning
Many married couples receive their health insurance through the same employer based health insurance. But what happens when your spouse turns 65 first and qualifies for Medicare before you are eligible? Your options will depend on your specific situation. Medicare...
