Understanding the importance of financial literacy
April 8, 2024
Financial literacy has become increasingly important as the costs of everyday essentials rise alongside increasing inflation. Unfortunately, only about 57% of American adults are considered financially literate, with percentages trickling down by generation. Read More
The Donut Hole Dilemma: Understanding Medicare Part D Coverage Gaps
March 28, 2024
For more than 50 million Americans, a Medicare Part D plan provides prescription drug coverage. As is often the case with other Medicare options, Part D plans range in both cost and coverage, … Read More
Staying alert: Protect your personal information in an age of rampant Medicare fraud and scams
January 29, 2024
With continued technology advancements and the widespread utilization of email and text communications, scammers and fraudsters have become more sophisticated than ever in their tactics targeting Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Medicare beneficiaries. In addition … Read More
Breaking Down the Numbers: Understanding the Costs of Medicare
January 18, 2024
As a cornerstone of the American healthcare system, Medicare provides coverage to more than 65 million Americans, a significant majority of whom are aged 65 and above. Since a substantial portion of Medicare beneficiaries rely on … Read More
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
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
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
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
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
