by BBGAdmin | May 8, 2020 | Employer Issues, General Health, Healthcare Costs, Medicare, Uncategorized
Until now, virtual healthcare could still be described as something of a novelty utilized by “early adopters” like those consumers that traditionally are the first to use a new technology. I bet, until now, if you asked a healthcare expert about when...
by Tom Barrett | Apr 16, 2020 | Employer Issues, Featured, Healthcare Issues, Medicare
Here are the latest Medicare Enrollment postings to the Social Security & Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) website: Can I enroll in Medicare? Date: April 14, 2020 If you already have Medicare Part A and wish to sign up for Medicare Part B under the Special...
by Mike Barrett | Mar 3, 2020 | Employer Issues, Featured, Healthcare Costs, Insurance, Medicare, Uncategorized
When you have both Medicare and employer-based coverage, Medicare will either pay primary or secondary for your medical costs. When Medicare is primary insurance, Medicare pays for your medical bills first. When Medicare is the secondary insurance, Medicare pays...
by Tom Barrett | Feb 13, 2020 | Featured, Healthcare Issues, Medicare, Uncategorized
Medicare can be confusing and lead to unexpected costs. This is especially true if you’re not informed on the front end when you first become eligible for Medicare; or, if you delay enrollment, when you enroll that first time. The three most common surprise-cost...
by Tom Barrett | Jan 28, 2020 | Medicare, Medicare Medicaid, Uncategorized
There are four basic parts of Medicare: A, B, C, and D. Each part helps pay for certain medical services. Here are 5 things to know about Part A: #1 Part A is one of two parts of what is considered “Original Medicare”. (Part B is the other). #2 Most people don’t...
