Brad Gunning
Which Medicare Plan is Best for Covering Eliquis in 2024?
Each year during Medicare's Annual Election Period the prescription we're most asked about is Eliquis, a common blood thinner. Without...
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Brad Gunning
Oct 10, 20232 min read
Medicare Options with Scripps Health
Scripps No Longer Accepting Medicare Advantage Plans Scripps Health is one of San Diego County's largest hospital networks, treating more...
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Brad Gunning
Jul 3, 20232 min read
When to Delay Enrollment in Medicare Part B
Medicare Part B is voluntary, but most people should enroll when they turn 65. This timeframe is your Initial Enrollment Period. There...
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Brad Gunning
Jun 14, 20233 min read
How to Choose a Medicare Advantage Plan
Medicare Advantage plans are private health insurance plans that offer all of the benefits of Original Medicare, plus extra benefits like...
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Brad Gunning
Nov 22, 20221 min read
What are the Medicare premiums and deductibles for 2023?
We've actually got some good news! Both the Medicare Part B premium and deductible will be decreasing in 2023. Centers for Medicare &...
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Brad Gunning
Oct 28, 20222 min read
Medicare Advantage Pros and Cons
We are currently in the Annual Election Period (through December 7). Now is the time when beneficiaries can enroll in, switch, or cancel...
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Brad Gunning
Oct 4, 20221 min read
Which Medicare Plan Covers Eliquis the Best?
Eliquis is a drug that we get asked about on a daily basis. It is used to prevent blood clots and is often prescribed when a patient has...
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Brad Gunning
Sep 30, 20222 min read
What are the Medicare Open Enrollment Periods?
Open enrollment with regard to Medicare can certainly be confusing. To start, there are different "open enrollments" for the various...
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Brad Gunning
Jun 10, 20223 min read
Medigap v. Medicare Advantage
If you watch television, Medicare Advantage advertisements are almost unavoidable. Retired football players and sitcom actors want to...
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Brad Gunning
May 17, 20221 min read
Does Medicare Cover Cataract Surgery?
As you may know, Medicare does not cover vision care. But what about cataract surgery? The short answer is yes, Medicare does cover...
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Brad Gunning
Nov 16, 20211 min read
Medicare Part B Premium and Deductible for 2022
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services ("CMS") has released new Medicare Part B premium and deductible numbers for 2022....
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Brad Gunning
Sep 2, 20213 min read
Choosing Between a Medicare Supplement and Medicare Advantage Plan
Most people in the US will enroll in Medicare when they reach age 65 or a little later if they haven't retired yet. Medicare covers 80%...
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Brad Gunning
Nov 9, 20201 min read
Updated 2021 Medicare Part B Costs
2021 Part B Premium In 2020, most people paid $144.60 for their Medicare Part B premium. This "standard Part B premium" will increase in...
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Brad Gunning
Apr 24, 20202 min read
The Senior-Friendly Guide to Downsizing Your Home
Guest blog by Andrea Needham from eldersday.org. There are a lot of reasons to downsize in your golden years. Whether you want to move...
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Brad Gunning
Apr 20, 20201 min read
What is the best Medicare Part D plan for Eliquis?
Eliquis® is an expensive brand-name prescription that our clients ask us about quite often. When a Medicare enrollee is taking an...
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Brad Gunning
Apr 15, 20203 min read
How long does it take to enroll in Medicare?
We know enrollment in Medicare is confusing and a bit intimidating. Making a mistake in your initial enrollment in the program can be a...
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Brad Gunning
Apr 9, 20201 min read
Enroll in a Medigap Plan over the Phone
From the beginning we've always offered our clients the ability to enroll in a Medicare Supplement plan over the phone. Back then it was...
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Brad Gunning
Feb 18, 20203 min read
The Best Advice for Seniors Moving into Assisted Living
Guest blog by Sharon Wagner from SeniorFriendly.info. A great deal of work goes into moving into an assisted living facility, and if...
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Brad Gunning
Aug 1, 20193 min read
Can you ask your Part D plan to reduce drug co-pays?
We are intimately familiar with the challenges seniors face regarding the cost of their medications. Sure, certain common generic...
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Brad Gunning
Jul 19, 20191 min read
Medicare for All
As we prepare for the Presidential election in 2020, the Medicare for All debate is sure to heat up. Medicare Life Group founder, Troy...
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