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2024 Medicare Parts A & B Premiums and Deductibles

2024 Medicare Parts A & B Premiums and Deductibles

On October 12, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2024 premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance amounts for the Medicare Part A and Part B programs, and […]

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Reporting Medicare Fraud & Abuse

Reporting Medicare Fraud & Abuse Medicare fraud and abuse can happen anywhere, and usually results in higher health care costs and taxes for everyone. Some examples include: A provider that bills Medicare […]

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Why the double-digit percentage premium increases for Plan F & G Medicare Supplements?

By now, the majority of the national carriers of Medicare supplements have made their rate adjustments for the next 12 months. The trends indicate that Plans F&G in Illinois will […]

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The Importance of Medicare 

Medicare is the federal government that provides coverage to those who are 65+, under 65 and receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) for a certain period of time, or under […]

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Why You Should Avoid Sugary Drinks 

It’s common to find most American families turn to sugary drinks like soda, energy drinks, sweetened coffee, or fruit juice daily. Families who ingest these drinks probably aren’t aware of the effects […]

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Medicare Advantage Plan: What Is It? 

Medicare Advantage plans are one of the various ways to get Medicare coverage. Advantage plans are often referred to as “Part C” or “MA Plans.” Only Medicare-approved private companies are […]

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Are You Getting the Most Out of Your Life Insurance Policy? 

Life insurance policies can be confusing. There seem to be endless different options, plans, and policies to choose from. You might have simply selected the cheapest life insurance policy because […]

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Medicare Advantage Part C

What Is Medicare Part C? Medicare Advantage Plans, sometimes called “Part C” or “MA Plans,” are an “all in one” alternative to Original Medicare. Medical Advantage Part C or MA […]

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Medicare Supplement Plan G

 Plan G A Medigap plan, or Medicare Supplement, pays after Medicare to help cover yourdeductibles, copays, and coinsurance that you would otherwise be responsiblefor. Medigap plans do not replace your […]

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Medicare Supplement (Medigap) policies are standardized

Every Medigap policy must follow federal and state laws designed to protect you, and it must be clearly identified as “Medicare Supplement Insurance”. Insurance companies can sell you only a […]

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