March 2019

All 50 states have a volunteer organization established, usually through the state department of insurance, to assist people in deciding how to manage Medicare. They can look up doctors and prescriptions and guide you toward the most appropriate options for you. Most programs are called SHIP, for example OSHIIP here in Ohio (Ohio Senior Health […]

People eligible for Medicare prior to December 31, 2019 have additional options that those turning 65 after that date will not have. The significant changes are due to the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015, otherwise known as MACRA. You can read more about it HERE. ( https://living.medicareful.com/what-does-macra-mean-for-you?agent=PrecisionRetirement )