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Considering retirement? Congratulations! There are endless ways you can spend your golden years. As you begin to make your plans, be sure your budget accounts for all those surprise costs when the unexpected happens. Or, if you’d rather opt out of surprises when it comes to your health care expenses,…
When is your next opportunity to change Medicare plans? When is the time to sign up? It all depends on your age, eligibility, plan type, and what time of year it is. Read on for a breakdown of the different enrollment windows to find out the next time you can…
Wondering how Medicare works for you? Medicare was built to help lower health care costs, and has seen significant upgrades in the decades since its inception in 1965. There are options to fit all health needs and budgets — but that can make it confusing for many people. United Medicare…
The Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) for Medicare coverage happens every year Oct. 15 through Dec. 7. During this time, you may look at various coverage options to enhance your Medicare coverage. To get unbiased, independent help, call United Medicare Advisors at (855) 665-9200. Medicare alone only covers about 80% of…
Each fall, Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period rolls around to offer beneficiaries a chance to review and change their coverage before the new year. Around this time, you’ll see an increased amount of communications about different Medicare plans and options in your area. It’s normal to feel overwhelmed, so let’s do…
Medicare is a federal program that provides health care coverage at a small cost. It can be an overwhelming topic to navigate alone! We’re here to break the basics. What does Medicare cover? Original Medicare coverage is broken into two parts: Part A and Part B. It’s accepted by nearly…
Medicare alone does not cover dental care. Since oral health is vital to your overall well-being, you may want to consider buying supplemental dental insurance to help cover the costs. Dental costs can get out of hand quickly. You don’t want to be stuck paying out-of-pocket, especially if you need…
What is Supplement Medicare Insurance? It goes by many names. You may have already heard of one of these variations: Medicare Supplement Insurance Supplemental Medicare Medigap Medicare Gap Insurance All of these terms refer to the same thing: a type of insurance plan you can purchase to round out your…
As you enter your mid-sixties, you’ll notice a change. Mail will start to arrive, emails will hit your inbox, and your internet ads will start to be about the same topic: Medicare. While you’re likely familiar with the generalities of Medicare, you probably don’t know the deep details (and no…
Shortly after you enroll in Medicare, Social Security will send you a red, white, and blue Medicare card in the mail. Your Medicare card will show your unique Medicare number, the date your coverage starts, and which parts of Medicare you have (Parts A and/or B). Your Medicare card will…
