by PTT Financial | Oct 31, 2017 | Articles for Consumers, Medicare
Thanks to a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2018, Social Security beneficiaries will be due more money in the coming year. While this is good news for many, it may not help everyone, specifically some Medicare B enrollees. How much is the increase? The Social...
by PTT Financial | Oct 20, 2017 | Articles for Agents, Medicare
Medicare Open Enrollment is taking place now through December 7. CMS has released Star Ratings and statistics, and the outlook is great for the country and for Texas in particular. Costs are down and options are up, giving Medicare enrollees ample reason to review at...
by PTT Financial | Oct 4, 2017 | Articles for Consumers, Medicare
Next year, Medicare beneficiaries will start receiving new Medicare ID cards in the mail. These cards will differ from previous cards in an important way: They won’t have Social Security numbers on them. Each beneficiary will be assigned a unique Medicare number, and...
by PTT Financial | Sep 26, 2017 | Articles for Consumers, Medicare
Between October 15 and December 7, Medicare beneficiaries can switch plans. This an essential time for anyone who wants to get the best coverage possible for the following year. But be careful – it can go by quickly. The Open Enrollment Period lasts less than two...
by PTT Financial | Sep 1, 2017 | Articles for Consumers, Medicare
Scammers love to prey on senior citizens, and they often use false claims about Medicare benefits, payments and cards as the basis for their cons. Know what to expect so you don’t become the next victim. Your Personal Information The Minnesota Attorney General issued...
by PTT Financial | Aug 24, 2017 | Articles for Consumers, Medicare
Prescription drugs costs are high and rising in the United States. Budgeting for prescriptions is an essential part of any retirement plan. Under Medicare, beneficiaries have several options for paying for prescriptions. Medicare Part D Medicare Part D provides...
