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RetirementGuy
Feb 81 min read
Medicare Basics: 11 Things You Need to Know
Heading into retirement brings a slew of new topics to grapple with, and one of the most maddening may be Medicare. Figuring out when to...
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RetirementGuy
Dec 7, 20231 min read
Seven Things Medicare Doesn’t Cover
Medicare Part A and Part B, also known as Original Medicare or Traditional Medicare, cover a large portion of your medical expenses after...
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RetirementGuy
Oct 13, 20221 min read
Yes, You Can Sign Up for Medicare While You’re Still Working
As inflation and a rocky stock market continue to eat away at the nest eggs of older workers approaching retirement, working longer than...
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RetirementGuy
Oct 13, 20225 min read
Medicare Premiums Update
On September 27, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2023 premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance...
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RetirementGuy
Sep 22, 20221 min read
Tired of Pricey Life Insurance Premiums? 4 Ways to Manage a Policy When You Retire
You’re getting ready to retire, and you’re thinking about your expenses. One expense you’d like to forgo is the premium you pay for the...
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RetirementGuy
Aug 11, 20221 min read
Here's what you need to know about Medicare Part A's depletion date
At its current pace, Medicare's Hospital Insurance trust fund will run out of money in 2028, according to the June 2022 Medicare trustees...
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RetirementGuy
Jun 23, 20221 min read
Pros and Cons of Short-Term Health Insurance Plans
Short-term plans are also, on average, cheaper than full coverage that complies with the ACA's insurance policy regulations. According to...
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RetirementGuy
Apr 14, 20221 min read
The Rules for Making a Medigap Switch
If you're on traditional Medicare, you already know the importance of having a medigap plan. Medigap is private supplemental insurance...
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RetirementGuy
Apr 7, 20221 min read
Medicare Basics: 7 Things It Does Not Cover
As many of us approach the age of 65, making time to think about and investigate the benefits of Medicare and other insurance options...
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RetirementGuy
Mar 24, 20221 min read
Some Consumers Over 65 Aren't Ready for Pickleball or Medicare
Attracting and enrolling consumers at the time of their first Medicare purchasing decision has big payoff. By taking them on a...
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RetirementGuy
Nov 10, 20211 min read
Medicare Open Enrollment Guide
The window this year is from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7 Medicare provides health care coverage for many Americans over the age of 65. An estimated...
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RetirementGuy
Sep 30, 20211 min read
What You Must Know About the Different Parts of Medicare
Medicare can be complicated, especially if you are a new enrollee. But it's important to understand what benefits you will receive so you...
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RetirementGuy
Aug 12, 20213 min read
Nearing 65? Here are 5 common Medicare questions
You are turning 65 soon and need to sign up for Medicare. But where do you begin? You have been receiving countless pieces of mail from...
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RetirementGuy
Jun 10, 20211 min read
If you want great healthcare, retire to these states
When we think about retiring and getting out, many of us tend to think about moving south or west—somewhere where the air is warm, and...
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RetirementGuy
May 13, 20211 min read
Soaring retirement healthcare price tag calls for some careful planning
How much will healthcare cost you in retirement? Your mileage will vary - but this much is clear: the forecast is getting more...
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RetirementGuy
Nov 27, 20201 min read
5 Ways To Lower Your Medicare Premiums By The New Year
December is the time for year-end tax planning, which leaves many people forgetting to plan to lower their Medicare premiums. To be real,...
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RetirementGuy
Sep 3, 20201 min read
Medicare Makes It Easier to Compare Doctors, Health Facilities Online
A streamlined Medicare online tool will make it easier for consumers to compare and choose their providers, including hospitals, doctors,...
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RetirementGuy
Aug 13, 20201 min read
Enrolling in Medicare: COVID-19 EditionStart at age 64!
Back “in the day” (that would be February of 2020), I advised clients to start their Medicare enrollment 2 to 3 months prior to the...
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RetirementGuy
Jun 4, 20201 min read
I Have to Enroll in Medicare When I Turn 65, Right?
It’s the question/statement I hear most often. And the definitive answer is Maybe. Turning 65 is not the only time you can sign up for...
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