by PTT Financial | Mar 5, 2021 | Articles for Agents, Medicare
Medicare is far from free. According to the Fidelity Retiree Health Care Cost Estimate, a couple who retires in 2020 at age 65 will need approximately $295,000 just for healthcare costs. Saving for retirement is important, but so is picking the right Medicare plan....
by PTT Financial | Feb 23, 2021 | Articles for Agents, Medicare
Chronic conditions are common among seniors. More than one in four seniors has diabetes, according to the American Diabetes Association, while more than one in five seniors has coronary heart disease, according to the CDC. The prevalence of many other chronic...
by PTT Financial | Jan 26, 2021 | Articles for Agents
Do your clients have questions about recent Medicare developments? Here’s a look at what’s been happening and what you should tell your clients. COVID-19 Vaccines Are Here COVID-19 vaccines are here, and they are covered by Medicare. CMS says that Original Medicare...
by PTT Financial | Jan 11, 2021 | Articles for Agents
Don’t assume your clients know much about Medicare. While it’s true that nearly everyone has heard of Medicare, and most people have a least a vague idea of what it is, there are a lot of misconceptions surrounding the federal health insurance system. Misinformation...
by PTT Financial | Dec 16, 2020 | Articles for Agents
Medicare’s annual election period is over, but for some people, enrollment opportunities continue year-round. Individuals who qualify for Medicare’s Special Needs Plans (SNPs) may be able to use Special Enrollment Periods (SEPs) to make plan changes. For people who...
by PTT Financial | Dec 1, 2020 | Articles for Agents
Moving is always a hassle. You never realize how much stuff you’ve accumulated over the years until you have to put it all in boxes. On top of that, you have to give everyone your new address, have your mail forwarded, switch over your utilities—the list goes on and...
