by Laurel | Jun 20, 2026 | Long Term Care insurance, Medicare, Medicare, Medigap/Medicare supplement, Retirement, Retirement Planning
The Three Biggest Financial Risks Facing Retirees in South Carolina and North Carolina (And How to Protect Yourself) Retirement planning in South Carolina and North Carolina has become increasingly complex as retirees face rising healthcare costs, growing long-term...
by Laurel | Aug 17, 2021 | Medicare Advantage Plans/Medicare Part C, Medigap/Medicare supplement
I get this question all the time: What about Medicare Advantage plans? Is it too good to be true? Maybe, Maybe Not! Medicare Advantage Let me 1st say this: Medicare Advantage plans have their place. They can work for some. While for others, not so much! Medicare...
by Laurel | Mar 23, 2021 | Medigap/Medicare supplement
As you are well aware, premiums go up every year with Medicare supplements. It’s inevitable! Or is it? 99.99% of all carriers have age increases. One exception being AARP/United Healthcare- however, (historically AARP/UHC has had higher premium hikes than many...
by Laurel | Feb 3, 2021 | Medigap/Medicare supplement, Uncategorized
2020 was crazy. Let’s get on with our lives this year. I am sure we will hit a few hurdles. But we hit the bottom last year so I can’t imagine it getting it much. 2020 brought seismic changes to our lives Congress has made significant changes changes this...
by Laurel | Sep 26, 2019 | Medicare Advantage Plans/Medicare Part C, Medicare Part A, Medicare Part B, Medicare Part D, Medicare Prescription Drug plans, Medigap/Medicare supplement
First of all, let me address the reference to “Open Enrollment” period… AEP is not the actual Open Enrollment period in the true sense of the word and meaning! Open Enrollment implies NO HEALTH QUESTIONS. Open Enrollment when you are first turning...
by Laurel | Aug 8, 2019 | Medicare Advantage Plans/Medicare Part C, Medigap/Medicare supplement
How is Medicare Changing in 2020? Congress believes that by requiring all Medicare members to pay their part B deductible this will reduce medical overuse. Since Medigap Plans C and Medigap Plan F* are the only plans that cover the part B deductible, they will be the...
