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If you’re new to the world of Medicare, you probably have a lot of questions. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by your options. United Medicare Advisors is here to give you the answers you need to inform your Medicare decisions. One question we get a lot concerns our client’s location: “Is Medicare state specific?” The…
The law that led to Medicare and Medicaid was signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on July 30, 1965. At that time, the program included Part A (Hospital Insurance) and Part B (Medical Insurance). This is now known as “Original Medicare” or “Traditional Medicare”, and approximately 44 million people are part of the program today.…
Medicare Part A and Part B provide the exact same benefits for all Medicare beneficiaries throughout the country no matter their age or location. Why is it, then, that premiums for that coverage can vary greatly? High-Income Levels Mean Higher Premiums Higher premium rates apply to individuals who have incomes above $106,000 and couples above…
When it comes to Medicare, Part D — prescription drug coverage — can be one of the most important but most confusing pieces of the puzzle. With tons of plans, varying costs, and differing coverage, it can be overwhelming to understand your options, let alone know which will work for your needs. That’s where this…
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) has released the changes to Medicare premiums, deductibles, and income adjustments for 2025. Medicare Part B Premiums and IRMAA for 2025 Medicare Part B is essential for medical coverage, and its standard monthly premium in 2025 is $185.00, a little over ten dollars more than the standard premium…
GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic, Trulicity, and more are generating a lot of buzz for their effectiveness in weight loss and diabetes management. We’ll break down what you need to know about Wegovy and Ozempic and how Part D fits into the picture. What are GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic? Wegovy, Ozempic, Mounjaro, and…
If you’re approaching Medicare eligibility, start here. This infographic can get you up to speed on everything you need to know before starting Medicare.
Have questions about Social Security and Medicare? Though they differ in benefits and eligibility, these two programs work together to provide you with financial security and healthcare coverage in your retirement years.
Here’s what you need to know about both programs, including eligibility, benefits and costs, and how you coordinate them.
AI is shaping the future of countless industries — including Medicare. But what does that mean for you? Here’s what you should know about the current and future use of AI, the positives and negatives that come with it, and how you can safeguard your health in this new era.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has taken significant steps to curb the rising cost of prescription drugs through the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program. As we have written about before, this groundbreaking initiative empowers Medicare to negotiate prices for some of the most commonly used and costly medications for chronic conditions such…
