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The Medigap Trial Right: A Definition

There is a 12-month trial right period in the first year after you enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan. This only applies the first time...

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Why You Should Use An Independent Health Insurance Broker

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Jul 2, 20231 min read

Why You Should Use An Independent Health Insurance Broker

Using an independent health insurance broker can offer several benefits when it comes to selecting a health insurance plan. Here are a...

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What's the Difference? Medicare Advantage vs. Medigap

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May 4, 20232 min read

What's the Difference? Medicare Advantage vs. Medigap

Medicare Advantage vs Medigap Medicare Advantage and Medigap are both options for individuals who are eligible for Medicare and looking...

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kim1134

May 4, 20232 min read

The Facts About Medicare Supplements

What is a Medigap Policy? Medicare Supplement plans are a type of health insurance for people who have Medicare. They cover the gaps in...

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Schedule Your Medicare Annual Wellness Visit

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Apr 5, 20231 min read

Schedule Your Medicare Annual Wellness Visit

This visit is different from your “Welcome to Medicare” preventive visit which happens in the first 12 months after you have Medicare....

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What Can You Do If You Lose Health Insurance Coverage?

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Apr 5, 20232 min read

What Can You Do If You Lose Health Insurance Coverage?

If you have lost your marketplace coverage or did not enroll during the annual enrollment period, there are several options available to...

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Apr 5, 20231 min read

Your Welcome to Medicare Visit

When you go into Medicare after leaving private or group-based plans, you will be replacing your annual physical with this one-time free...

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Understanding the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period

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Mar 3, 20232 min read

Understanding the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period

Sometimes people enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan because they are dazzled by the extra benefits and they don’t understand the...

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Five Things You Should Remember about Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plans

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Feb 7, 20233 min read

Five Things You Should Remember about Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plans

Since Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug plans run on a calendar year you may not remember or know this: If you have enrolled in an...

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Open Enrollment Periods Closed for 2023, But….

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Feb 7, 20231 min read

Open Enrollment Periods Closed for 2023, But….

Most Open Enrollment Periods have expired, so most people are locked into their policies for the remainder of 2023. This is true for...

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Feb 7, 20233 min read

January Webinar Summary

Our January webinars were dedicated to understanding the recent legislative changes that are going to begin taking place in 2023. ...

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Tips and Tricks for Part D Prescription Drug Plans

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Feb 15, 20213 min read

Tips and Tricks for Part D Prescription Drug Plans

Many people change their Part D drug plan during the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) and find themselves with questions on January 1 when...

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Medicare Enrollment Periods - What Can I Do Now?

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Feb 8, 20212 min read

Medicare Enrollment Periods - What Can I Do Now?

If you’ve already turned 65, retired or are in Medicare you likely know that there are specific times that you can enroll in or leave...

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Oct 15, 20202 min read

Open Enrollment Ahead

Welcome to Open Enrollment 2020! Now is the time to enroll in an insurance plan for 2021. The enrollment period for new plans is October...

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Meet Your Health Insurance Broker, Schaumburg, Illinois

Karen McCormack

Sep 5, 20184 min read

Meet Your Health Insurance Broker, Schaumburg, Illinois

I am a lifelong entrepreneur. I say that as if I’m in a 12-step program, and sometimes it feels like I just can’t help myself from...

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What Is Medicare? Medicare Parts and Plans Explained

Karen McCormack

Sep 5, 20182 min read

What Is Medicare? Medicare Parts and Plans Explained

According to Social Security, there are 10,000 Baby Boomers who turn 65 every day and become eligible to enroll in Medicare. Then they...

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