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Deadline February 14th You can disenroll from your Medicare Advantage plan, but some special care is required. I have assisted many in this process. Here are some important points to remember. You can subscribe to the MYM Podcast here.

Radio Interview on NPR Atlanta, WABE 90.1 I was interviewed this morning on WABE, Atlanta's NPR affiliate. Thanks to noted host Steve Goss. They were good enough to keep all of my comments during the interview and post it on its website, www.wabe.org.... Listen to the podcast here. Subscribe to the Maximize Your Medicare Podcast here: Click here to Subscribe Further information can be found on the...

Radio Interview on KFNN Phoenix 1510 AM I was interviewed this morning on Phoenix' 1510 AM on its "Business for Breakfast" show. Thanks to Ken Morgan and Julie Dougherty for having me on their great show.... Listen to the podcast here. Subscribe to the Maximize Your Medicare Podcast here: Click here to Subscribe Further information can be found on the official website: http://www.maximizeyourmedic...

Radio Interview on Sirius XM with The Maggie Linton Show I spent some time on Sirius XM's The Maggie Linton Show. Many thanks to her for her show, and having me appear! Listen to the podcast here. Subscribe to the Maximize Your Medicare Podcast here: Click here to Subscribe Further information can be found on the official website: http://www.maximizeyourmedicare.com

Radio Interview, Annual Election Period I have been doing a lot of radio interviews recently, New York, Los Angeles, Pittsburgh, et al. Art Lewis and I have spent over 6, 1-hour sessions together. Our latest was this past Saturday, and we discussed the Annual Election Period. Listen to the podcast here. Subscribe to the Maximize Your Medicare Podcast here: Click here to Subscribe Further informati...

The Annual Election Period Begins October 15th You will be sent an ANOC (Annual Notice of Change) for your prescription benefits, whether it is part of your Medicare Advantage plan, or stand-alone drug plan (Medicare Part D). Listen to why you shouldn't throw it into the trash: it can be costly. Listen to the podcast here. Subscribe to the Maximize Your Medicare Podcast here: Click here to Subscri...

My Appearance on David Holland's Real MoneyI re-appeared on David's Real Money, and we discussed a specific example about Medicare Advantage. More generally, Medicare beneficiaries can face dramatic changes mid-year, and we discussed what can be done. Listen to the podcast here. Subscribe to the Maximize Your Medicare Podcast here: Click here to SubscribeFurther information can be found on the off...

Totally Confused? Buy Yourself Time...Free Many people don't know where to begin, and the questions continue from there. One very popular one: which is better, Medicare Advantage or Medigap? That is complicated, and seniors are faced with many, many options. If you absolutely not decide, or if you are running out of time to decide, then you can use the 12-Month Trial Period, one of Medicare's Spec...

The VA Debacle and Medicare I think it has to be called a debacle, right? Infuriating, sad, tragic. The Veterans Administration situation may lead to questions about what veterans can do. Veterans are specifically addressed in my book, Maximize Your Medicare, and in this podcast. Listen to the podcast here. Subscribe to the Maximize Your Medicare Podcast here: Click here to Subscribe Further infor...

"I Don't Know Where to Start" If you are turning 65 years old, If you have a Medicare-eligible parent that you want to help, If you face healthcare costs you don't understand under Medicare, If you need information that you can use, in language that you can understand, "I'm All Set": Probably Wrong a. Employers change (or eliminate) retiree benefits b. Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D (Rx) c...

"What Can We Do For Our Aging Parents?" I got asked this question, and many related questions, on an internet radio station. Even if you want to help a senior parent, it is difficult to know where to begin. I make suggestions on how to start, and what to ask. You can subscribe to this podcast here. Further information can be found on the official website: http://www.maximizeyourmedicare.com

I Know Her as "Sue," But She's An Adult Now... We talk about Susan's professional practice in Immigration Law, and let her talk to how the process currently plays out. She also talks about a variety of outreach programs for minorities and newcomers to the U.S. Website: www.imlaw.biz I remind her (opaquely) that I used to call her when we were younger (we attended college together), and she never p...

Guest: Brian Sheridan, Owner of Level11 Physical Therapy We talk about Brian's personal history, his full-time use of a wheelchair, and how it led to his career as owner of Level11 Physical Therapy. There is more information about different types of Physical Therapy clinics, and some ways to reach him. www.level11pt.com is the website of his practice. Enlightening stuff, and some hints on what to...

This Just In: Women Fill Lots of Roles I spoke with Deborah St. Hilaire, author of Divaluation, and life coach. We talked about the many, many, many different roles that a working female plays, weirdly made more extreme by the progress made by those women who can. I learned a lot, Deb mentions that she has ways for people facing similar issues to connect. Good stuff. We will do it again when she l...

Radio Interview, April 21, 2014 Every financial planner has his/her own perspectives. You can listen to my comments on Medicare here. The focus is on correct enrollment, and the penalties that can occur. You can listen to this episode here. You can subscribe to this podcast here. Further information can be found on the official website: http://www.maximizeyourmedicare.com

The previous link was broken (sorry). This is now fixed. For Those That Qualify for "Extra Help," Rx Aid is Just the Beginning As the cost of specialty prescriptions skyrockets, according to a New York Times in an article yesterday, April 15, this podcast covers a federally-funded program called Extra Help which can help towards those costs. In addition, there are additional benefits that are part...

First Time in a Medicare Advantage Plan? You Can Change.... Very few people know that the Medicare rules regarding enrollment are largely in a consumer's favor. A perfect example is here. If it is your first time in purchasing a Medicare Advantage plan, and it has been in effect for less than 12 months, the you can change to another Medicare Advantage plan, OR return to original Medicare, and coup...

Expert Contributor and Observation Status You can see me and my comments, as well as my answers to questions from readers online: http://www.mymedicareanswers.com. Interesting site, powered by Humana, Inc, the nation's second largest carrier of Medicare Advantage plans. I am one of 6 Expert panelists asked to contribute. I can say that the site isn't a marketing tool of Humana's offerings, but rat...

Sorry for the delay I have been very busy with clients: I return with a recording of my interview this past Saturday. Next podcast will be soon, because March 31st is an important date, for a variety of reasons. You can listen by clicking here. You can subscribe to the Maximize Your Medicare podcast here. Further information can be found on the official website: http://www.maximizeyourmedicare.com

Thanks to David Holland's Real Money David hosts a radio talk show in central Florida, and we had a very enjoyable conversation about Medicare. You can listen by clicking here. You can subscribe to the Maximize Your Medicare podcast here. Further information can be found on the official website: http://www.maximizeyourmedicare.com

If You Require Substantial Medical Care.... The total out-of-pocket expenses can exceed the difference in premium. Many people believe that they cannot make a change in coverage if this happens to you. That is not quite right, but you will need to think of a number of different issues. That said, the financial difference may make it worth the effort. You can listen here. Send me your questions: ja...

Rather than talking to myself... You can hear my interview on Healthline, a radio show on WSGW AM790, with host Art Lewis. He is a Medicare beneficiary, and a very knowledgeable one! So, our conversations are usually very interesting, especially when the interviewer is this good. Click here to listen. Further information can be found on the official website: http://www.maximizeyourmedicare.com

You should resist the temptation of chasing equity returns if that means ignoring Medicare or healthcare cost planning, because the downside of ignoring Medicare, what it covers, and what it does not, can make portfolio returns moot. Listen here to the podcast. Further information can be found on the official website: http://www.maximizeyourmedicare.com

Let's Say You Never Enrolled in Medicare Part B Let's Say You May Want to Switch from Medicare Advantage to Medigap. Your time is coming up soon, January 1, 2014. You don't have that much time to decide, so it is best that you know your options beforehand. You can listen to details here. Further information can be found on the official website: http://www.maximizeyourmedicare.com

Surprise: The Rules Work For You, Not Against People keep the age-old thought that they have to use the Annual Election Period only in order to make changes to their Medicare configurations. Nope. The reality is that you have options under the current rules, and in some situations, it is highly favorable to do so. MYM Podcast 6 tells you about some ways that you can make a change even after the Me...