…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…
Social Security
Ready to Claim Social Security?
Find the checklist that fits your situation You may have heard me talk about Social Security during a webinar, workshop, or podcast. Or you might be an avid reader of my Social Security articles. I hope you do both! Even if not, those who are 50 or 55 and older are thinking about Social Security. And those in their 60s are feeling like they are ready to claim Social … [Read more...] about Ready to Claim Social Security?
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
Have You Seen Your Recent Social Security Statement?
Time to take a fresh look April is National Social Security month. An opportune time to take a fresh look at your benefits estimate. Even if retirement is years away. If you haven’t taken a peek lately, you’ll be surprised to see a new version of the Social Security statement. Simply log into your online account or create your own “MySocialSecurity” account on … [Read more...] about Have You Seen Your Recent Social Security Statement?
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
