Learn more about the different aspects of Medicare and Medicare Supplements. Click on the informative articles below, then call Fraser Allport to set up your Complimentary Phone Consultation.
A Medicare Supplement Policy is NOT always a Guaranteed Issue
A Medicare Supplement Policy ( aka – Medigap ) is designed to pay those out-of-pocket medical expenses not covered by Medicare. Buying this policy is optional. It is issued by a private insurance company, not the U.S. Government.
It’s time to get ready for Medicare Open Enrollment
Medicare Open Enrollment runs from October 15 to December 7, but did you know you can get an early look at next year’s health plans and prescription drug plans starting on October 1?
Will Coronavirus Affect Your Social Security Benefits ?
Social Security Benefits are an income stream you can’t outlive. That’s the simple definition of an Annuity : Guaranteed Lifetime Income, even if you outlive your Principal.
Medicare Part D : Prescription Drug Plan
Most Part D plans charge a monthly premium. Other Part D costs may include a yearly deductible and then co-pays or co-insurance each time a prescription is filled. The information below shows the types of costs that plans may apply.
Attention DROP Participants : Do you need help with your DROP, Social Security, and Medicare choices, deadlines, and paperwork ?
Because you participate in The Florida Retirement System’s DROP . . . Now is the time to be even more attentive and proactive about your Money.
Original Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage: Which one best suits your needs and budget?
As you plan for Retirement … You will have three major financial decisions before you : When to start your Social Security ? What to do with your DROP Lump Sum ? What to do about your Health Insurance and Medicare ?
Understanding the Medicare Maze
Medicare has strict rules, important deadlines, penalties, and a maze of choices. It can all be costly and confusing. You need to be an Educated Consumer and a Smart Shopper.
What You Need to Know about Signing up for Medicare
There are a number of different options to consider when signing up for Medicare. Medicare consists of four major programs: Part A, Part B, Part C and Part D. In addition, Medigap policies offer additional coverage to individuals enrolled in Parts A and B.
What’s the difference between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage
There can be substantial differences in benefits and costs between Original Medicare versus a Medicare Advantage Plan, so a person is wise to research and compare how the two differ.
Medicare and Medicare Supplements
As you head into Retirement, You have major decisions in front of you : When should You start Social Security ? Can You utilize Spousal Strategies ? What are your choices for Medicare and Medicare Supplements ?
Costly Medicare Mistakes
Millions of seniors rely on Medicare in retirement, but if you’re not proactive, you could end up paying more for your health coverage and miss out on key benefits the program has to offer. Here are a few Medicare mistakes to avoid.
How to plan for rising Health Care costs in Retirement
Estimated cost for Health Care after age 65? Try $285,000 per couple in Assets needed today. It is estimated that the average couple will need $285,000 in today’s dollars for Medical Expenses in Retirement. That $ 285,000 does not even include Long Term Care and Home Health Care.
Caregiving for Your Loved Ones
What happens when you cannot care for yourself, or for others, because you cannot perform at least two of the six Activities of Daily Living ? Medicare is not the answer, because Medicare does not pay for chronic illness.
The Road Not Taken
Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,
And sorry I could not travel both
And be one traveler, long I stood
And looked down one as far as I could
To where it bent in the undergrowth;
A Free Report for You : 10 Costly Medicare Mistakes
Millions of Seniors rely on Medicare in Retirement, but if you’re not proactive and well informed, you could end up paying more for your health coverage, have permanent lifetime penalties, and miss out on key benefits that Medicare has to offer.
Your New Year’s Resolutions
Your # 1 New Year’s Resolution: Get Your House In Order with Estate Planning. Fraser is here to help you with Social Security, Medicare, Home Health Care, Retirement Planning, Estate Planning, Income Tax Reduction, Asset Protection, and “ Total Planning ” for individuals and business owners.