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The Ticket to Work program: Navigating the journey between Social Security benefits and a return to the workforce

November 27, 2023 The Social Security Administration provides millions of Americans with a consistent source of income and financial stability. While these cash payments are vital for those unable to work due to an injury or illness or for … Read More

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Maximizing your Medicare benefits: An overview of the Annual Enrollment Period

October 19, 2023 October represents a crucial time for Medicare beneficiaries seeking to optimize their healthcare and drug coverage. Each year, from October 15th to December 7th, those eligible to participate in Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) can opt … Read More

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Medicare 2024 Premium Announcement – costs set to increase in the new year

October 13, 2023 Ahead of Medicare’s Annual Election Period (AEP), the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have announced the 2024 Medicare Part A and Part B premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance amounts, as well as … Read More

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Medicare Advantage: Expanding available Medicare options

June 14, 2023 In July 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Social Security Amendments of 1965 into law, creating the Medicare and Medicaid programs. For the first time, individuals over the age of 65 would be eligible for … Read More

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Medicare Eligibility and Health Savings Accounts

May 25, 2023 A Health Savings Account can be an important and effective tool to help navigate the increasing costs of medical care. Designed to help incentivize individuals toward high-deductible health plans (HDHPs), Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) provide … Read More

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Financial Literacy Month: Protecting your Social Security benefits

May 3, 2023 The nationwide rise in inflation has caused many individuals and families to seek ways to stretch their dollars and protect their finances. With costs soaring, individuals depending on Social Security are worried about their benefits and … Read More

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Legislation targets Medicare savings and enhancements

March 10, 2023 While navigating Medicare rules and regulations can be challenging and, in some instances, costly, recently enacted legislation offers important enhancements and potential cost savings for Medicare beneficiaries starting this year. Both the Inflation Reduction … Read More

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New federal programs can help stretch your wallet

November 8, 2022 Making ends meet can be a challenge when restricted by a limited income. For those receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, it can be especially difficult given the soaring costs … Read More

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Understanding the Medicare Part D Donut Hole

September 12, 2022 Nearly 50 million individuals receive prescription drug coverage through a Medicare Part D plan. As with other Medicare options, Part D plans range in cost and coverage. This means choosing the plan that … Read More

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Get the help you need, when you need it: new health care resources from Brown & Brown Absence Services Group

August 19, 2022 As of 2021, The Advocator Group now conducts business as Brown & Brown Absence Services Group. While our name may have changed, our commitment to excellent service and helping our clients in as … Read More