The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period is once again upon us. From October 15 – December 7, Medicare beneficiaries can compare coverage options and decide whether to keep their current plan or make a change for the upcoming year. Working with a licensed agent is a great way to make sure you are choosing the right
Good news! Each household in the U.S. can now have four free COVID-19 at-home tests shipped directly to their home at no cost! All you need to do is visit COVIDtests.gov and enter your contact information and mailing address. The tests are rapid antigen “at-home” or “self” tests — not PCR tests which require a
Now that you are reviewing your Medicare Medical coverage, don’t forget about Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, and Supplemental plans. Getting older means that more preventive and routine care is necessary to prevent future health problems. That’s why more comprehensive health coverage outside of Medicare is important. Known as Ancillary coverage, these insurance products,
Elderly adults are scammed out of approximately $2.9 billion each year, according to the Senate Special Committee on Aging. Scammers use advanced, persuasive techniques to lure even the savviest, educated and cognitively intact seniors into turning over personal information—either over the phone, via email or in person—so they can use it to steal your identity
Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) is right around the corner. Now’s the time to evaluate your health care needs for the coming year and make sure you’re getting the right Medicare coverage for your health requirements and budget. Your partners at Walsh Duffield are here to help! Read on to learn how to prepare and
Heart disease is something that can happen at any age, and is increasingly common among younger adults. With February being Heart Disease Awareness Month, it’s a great time for people of all ages to learn more about what they can do to prevent heart issues and disease, both now, and later in life. More than
Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) is here which means your Medicare eligible or “near eligible” employees are inundated with confusing communications. For HR professionals, it can be a challenge to assist with Medicare questions. The following are three key things all employers must know! 1. Is your group size considered large or small? In general, employers
