Medicare is confusing. Approaching your 65th birthday requires action on most people’s part. Read below as Daniel Gomez, owner of Good Life Insurance Company answers questions from our readers. [...]
Age 65 is an important time for many. This is the time when many will become Medicare eligible. If you are turning 65 soon, you are next up to join the ranks of Medicare beneficiaries. There are a few things we feel is important to know. [...]
There are two ways to get Medicare. There are two ways to get drug coverage. Original Medicare doesn't cover everything. Location impacts your coverage choices. Calculate all your Medicare costs. Protection from high out-of-pocket costs is available. Timing matters when you first enroll. You may be able to enroll or make changes at other times [...]
The main objective of my column is to equip and prepare you, the reader, for an unannounced health event leading to a short or long term care event, while protecting you from huge consequences to your retirement plan. [...]
We’ve always been told by our elders, not to take life for granted. Respect and enjoy the freedoms given to us. If we plan for our tomorrows, that often involves insurance that help us manage events that could otherwise have catastrophic financial consequences. [...]
Dave Loggin’s theme song, “Augusta” has graced “The Masters” Golf Tournament television special over the years with its easy piano & guitar duet melody. Whether you are a golfer or not, this reverent, reflective tune reminds me of spring, perhaps closing a chapter on winter issues that dissolve in the beauty of a new season. [...]
When considering Medicare options, should you consult with a Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) volunteer or a licensed Medicare and health insurance broker? In central North Carolina, there are 74 different prescription drug and Medicare Advantage options and 64 Medigap plans to choose from. Picking the right plan is critical. [...]
Long term care insurance provides dollars to pay for needed care in the home or facility settings in the event of an extended illness or accident. It is assistance provided to loved ones because of their inability to perform the normal activities of daily living due to an illness, injury, or progressive cognitive impairment [...]
In January, The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) implemented its Part D Senior Savings Model (Model) to make insulin more affordable. Medicare eligible individuals have access to many types of insulin and should pay no more than a $35 copay for a 30-day supply! [...]
If you or someone you know has diabetes and/or congestive heart failure - and reside in Guilford County - there is a newly available $0 dollar premium Medicare Advantage Chronic Special Needs Plan that will substantially lower prescription drug and health care copays! There are over 32 thousand Medicare eligible residents [...]
