Nick and Zach are back to give us some more essential information about the more commonly purchased products for Medicare beneficiaries. They break down everything that you’ll need to know by category and product. As a result, they have a very handy guide to what you’ll need. They discuss products in dental, vision, and hearing, and what is available there. Importantly, they discuss cancer coverage and what’s applicable there. They also break down life insurance opportunities and address any potential questions that arise there. Check out their conversation for the full scoop! Show Notes Den ..read more

For this episode of Seniors Living Healthy, Zach and Nick break down medicare supplements and coverage. They distinguish some of the differences between the plans, and what you can expect with the type of care they provide. Zach and Nick kick things off by discussing medicare supplements. As the name indicates, they supplement your medicare as a secondary policy to your primary. Zach and Nick shine some much-needed light on the subject. They also cover the gap from the last episode and discuss Medicare Advantage i.e. “Part C.” They break down how it works, and what you need to know. They clos ..read more

Show Notes 00:00 Introduction 00:22 Medicare part A 06:39 Medicare part B 15:35 Medicare part D Links Referenced: medicare.gov: https://medicare.gov Zach’s email: mailto:zach@getsbi.com Nick’s email: mailto:nick@getsbi.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seniorbenefitinc Webpage: https://seniors-livinghealthy.com/ Transcript Announcer: Welcome to our fireside chat with Seniors Living Healthy, the podcast that helps prepare and educate you as you enter and live out your golden years. With over 10 years of experience, Nick and Zach are experts in the senior market and are here to help y ..read more

Some of the highlights of the show include: A brief rundown of Medicare Part A, who is covered under the plan, and where their coverage might run out The differences between Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B, and which one has a premium IRMAA and how it can allow people to pay less or more for their premium depending on their income How Medicare Part B costs break down Which part of Medicare pays for the shingles shot What Nick and Zach think listeners should know about the Medicare Part D’s “doughnut hole” How Medicare Advantage plans can help fill Medicare gaps Why you can’t really have a ..read more

Some of the highlights of the show include:  A brief primer on the history of Medicare Supplements Why Danny believes that Medicare Supplements are a great option for people How Medicare Supplements plans can’t be canceled based on a year of high claims The difference between when you can buy Medicare Advantage plans and when you can buy Medicare Supplements plans What happens if your doctor drops out of the Medicare Advantage plan you’re enrolled in The more popular Medicare Supplements plans that Zach and Nick see most commonly Changes to the Medicare Supplements program that just wen ..read more

Some of the highlights of the show include:  A brief refresher on Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B and the associated gaps in coverage The various types of Medicare Advantage plans, including HMOs, PPOs, and SNPs, and the differences between each of them Why it’s important to consider in-network coverage when shopping for Medicare Advantage plans The coverage benefits of Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug plans (MAPDs)  Three big things that Medicare doesn’t cover What Medicare Advantage covers that Medicare plans do not Why Medicare Advantage may be more convenient than other ..read more

Some of the highlights of the show include:  The two most common times Medicare beneficiaries are able to make changes to their prescription drug coverage The downfalls of not selecting drug coverage What Zach and Nick do to ensure their clients get the right prescription coverage The differences between the four different tiers of Medicare Part D prescriptions The four different stages of prescription drug plans What the maximum deductible is for 2020 How prescription drug plans operate a lot like car insurance What the Medicare doughnut hole is and why it’s a bear for so many people Wh ..read more

Some of the highlights of the show include:  What Medicare Part B is and what it covers What the government considers “credible coverage” What happens when you have credible coverage and what happens when you don’t How much Medicare Part B costs on average How Medicare Part B costs vary on a person-to-person basis How chiropractic care can lead to a healthier lifestyle The impact stress can have on your spine and your organs What the Torque Release Technique is in chiropractic medicine How it’s never too late to begin treatment with a chiropractor  Some of Dr. Sara’s tips for stayi ..read more

Have a listen to learn: What Medicare Part A is  The three different groups that qualify for Medicare Part A What Medicare Part A covers and what it doesn’t cover How much Medicare Part A costs How Medicare doesn’t have any networks or referrals for any physicians or medical facilities and what that means for Medicare patients How Medicare Part A covers 60 days of hospitalization and what happens on day 61 and beyond What happens when you keep working after age 65 and the associated insurance implications The options individuals who don’t qualify for Medicare still have The services Ben ..read more

Some of the highlights of the show include:  Topics covered this season Contact information Who this podcast is for Links Seniors-livinghealthy.com Getsbi.com ..read more