Not Tech-Savvy? Here’s How to Sign Up For Medicare   You might feel comfortable surfing the net, but that doesn’t mean you are ready to brave the more serious aspects of the online world, like online banking or enrollment in Medicare.   As soon as a website starts asking for personal information like your social… Read more »

Medicare Fraud Causes Patient Suffering and Death Medicare fraud is not a victimless crime. It doesn’t just affect the government; it affects you and your family in the form of higher taxes and reduced benefits as the government struggles to keep Medicare from going bankrupt.   But did you know that it has killed people?… Read more »

4 Lightweight Tips to Prevent Medicare Fraud   An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Very few people use this saying anymore, but the truth of it is still relevant—almost shockingly so. Especially when it comes to Medicare fraud.   No one wants to be a victim. No one wants to deal… Read more »

COLUMBUS – Ahead of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day this Saturday, June 15, the Ohio Department of Insurance and the Ohio Department of Aging are warning Ohioans of a new scam targeting seniors. Ohio consumers should be cautious of genetic testing firms visiting senior communities or making unsolicited phone calls and mailings related to DNA screenings.… Read more »

6 60’s Theme Songs That Will Make You Nostalgic As I was browsing the theme songs of the shows I used to watch when I was a younger kid (I do not identify as an adult yet), I realized how much I love nostalgia. Just a few notes and I was back in my pajamas… Read more »

How to Understand Medicare in 3 Simple Steps   Medicare, like many other government programs, is far from being easy to understand. From family and friends, you get little snippets of guidance, but nothing that gives you a cohesive picture. From the government, you receive the overly exhaustive Medicare & You handbook that is so… Read more »

Do I Need to Sign Up For Medicare If I Have Insurance with My Employer? This is an important question. If you sign up for Medicare, and you didn’t need to, you end up forking over cash in premiums for insurance you don’t even need. However, if you don’t sign up for Medicare and you… Read more »

How to avoid the #1 Mistake on Medicare’s Request for Employment Verification Form How many of you dread filling out Medicare forms?  Please raise your hand if you’ve ever had to correct the Medicare “Request for Employment Information” form (CMS-L564) for your employee.  When you complete the form, you’re hit with a fear that you… Read more »

5 Ways to Keep Your Mind Active and Memory Sharp in Retirement As inspiration for this post, I would like to thank my grandma. I called her to ask if she had any funny memory-loss moments she would like share. She paused.   “I would love to help you, but I can’t remember,” she said.… Read more »

What Does a Medicare Supplement Really Cover? Everyone will say, “It fills in the Medicare coverage gaps” or “it covers what Medicare doesn’t” In fact, I’ve said those mantras to my clients many times. But when you’re looking at paying $80-150 in premiums per month for one of Medicare’s more popular and comprehensive plans, that’s… Read more »