by PTT Financial | Sep 16, 2021 | Articles for Consumers, Medicare
In a recent article, we looked at the Medicare enrollment periods. We saw that most people enroll when they turn 65, but some people might delay enrollment without paying a late enrollment fee if they have eligible insurance from current employment. What we didn’t...
by PTT Financial | Sep 13, 2021 | Articles for Consumers, Medicare
Medicare isn’t free. According to MarketWatch, a study published in the Retirement Management Journal found that retirees between the ages of 65 and 94 spend an average of $4,500 on healthcare costs each year, while a Fidelity study found that a 65-year-old couple...
by PTT Financial | Aug 23, 2021 | Articles for Consumers, Medicare
Enrolling in Medicare can be a confusing process. You must consider whether you’re the right age and financial status to enroll and what coverage you genuinely need. Some people have family or friends to help them through this task, but others must go at it alone....
by PTT Financial | Aug 17, 2021 | Articles for Agents, Medicare
What does this year’s Medicare AEP have in store for us? During the Annual Election Period that runs between October 15 and December 7, Medicare enrollees will make their 2022 plan selections. With AEP right around the corner, here’s a look at what we can expect. More...
by PTT Financial | Jul 14, 2021 | Articles for Consumers, Medicare
If you need to enroll in Medicare or change your plan, you probably want to do it ASAP – but that’s not always possible. Medicare enrollments and plan elections are restricted to certain periods. Outside of these defined periods, you may not be able to make changes to...
by PTT Financial | Jun 25, 2021 | Articles for Consumers, Medicare
More than 60 million people are enrolled in Medicare. In a program that large, some mistakes are bound to happen. You may also find yourself in an unusual situation that requires special consideration. Unfortunately, these issues could mean that your premiums are...
