by PTT Financial | Mar 26, 2020 | Articles for Consumers, Medicare
The novel coronavirus is spreading through the United States. Many people have tested positive for COVID-19, the official name for the coronavirus disease. If you think you need to be tested for the virus, here’s what you should know about coverage under Medicare. Who...
by PTT Financial | Mar 4, 2020 | Articles for Agents, Medicare
Your clients may be suffering from glaucoma without realizing it. According to the CDC, glaucoma refers to a group of diseases that cause damage to the eye’s optic nerve, resulting in vision loss and even blindness. If people seek medical treatment early, however, it...
by PTT Financial | Nov 26, 2019 | Articles for Consumers, Medicare
The annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) means that retirees will be getting bigger Social Security retirement benefits in 2020. Before you start celebrating the windfall, however, it’s important to consider two things. One, the increase is only 1.6 percent. Two,...
by PTT Financial | Nov 19, 2019 | Articles for Consumers, Medicare
If you have a health savings account (HSA) and you’re turning 65, beware. Although HSAs are often used for retirement savings purposes, Medicare enrollees cannot contribute to HSAs. Here’s what you need to know about enrolling in Medicare and using your HSA. HSAs –...
by PTT Financial | Nov 7, 2019 | Articles for Consumers, Medicare
Do you need some extra help? Low Income Subsidies (LIS), also called Extra Help, are available to help qualifying Medicare beneficiaries afford the costs of prescription drugs. To qualify for Extra Help, you need to meet the LIS resource limits. The LIS resource...
by PTT Financial | Oct 24, 2019 | Medicare
It’s no secret that prescription drugs can get expensive. To ensure that you can afford your medicine, it’s important to pick the right insurance coverage for your unique needs. When comparing Medicare plans, you can do this by creating a drug list in the Medicare...
