…and there is good news I always know when there’s big industry news day because my daily enews reports come flying in with similar headlines. Today was a good day. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the 2023 Medicare Part B Premiums. And be still my heart…they are actually lower than the 2022 premiums. The Standard Part B … [Read more...] about 2023 Medicare Part B Premiums Just Released…
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Medicare Part D Open Enrollment Period is Here
Time to Reshop Your Part D Plan for 2026 I left Dunkin' Donuts this morning with a medium hot coffee on a blustery fall day. Two construction workers walked behind me, laughing. One of them said that when he retires, he plans to spend every morning sitting in Dunkin's. The other guy chimed in, saying he’ll do the same. He can’t wait to drink coffee and eat donuts every day. … [Read more...] about Medicare Part D Open Enrollment Period is Here
This is the year to reshop your Part D plan!
Do Not Skip Reshopping for 2025 during the Open Enrollment Period Well, this year’s Medicare Open Enrollment Period is loaded for bear. It is definitely not the year to skip reshopping your Part D plan. The window to reshop your Part D plan is open only between October 15 and December 7. The sheer number of changes for 2025 is staggering. Every person with a Part D plan … [Read more...] about This is the year to reshop your Part D plan!
Time to Re-shop for your Medicare Part D Plan
It’s not quite the most wonderful time of the year. But before the holidays roll around, it is the most critical time for everyone on Medicare. That’s because it’s your only time of the year to re-shop for your Medicare Part D plan. And, it is critical that you do so. Medicare Open Enrollment: It’s a Date! Each year between October 15th and … [Read more...] about Time to Re-shop for your Medicare Part D Plan
Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Costs
Be Prepared for Quicksand and Hidden Traps For several years now I’ve wanted to do a deep dive into Medicare Part D prescription drug costs. I had run various scenarios from time to time to illustrate some examples. But had not carved out time to put on my scuba gear and go for a dive. What are our seniors dealing with when shopping for their prescriptions? And, … [Read more...] about Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Costs
