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Advance Directives: Not Just for Your Parents

A recent proposal by Medicare reinforces the importance of advance directives for all – both young professionals and those in or near retirement. Medicare has proposed to compensate physicians and other health care providers, when asked, to explain and discuss long-term treatment options and advance care planning for chronic diseases. The reimbursement would also cover […]

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5 Tips to Buy a Medigap Policy in Maryland, Virginia, and DC

Medigap or Medicare Supplement policies fill in the holes that Original fee-for-service Medicare does not cover. A Medigap policy helps you pay your co-pays and co-insurance for Medicare Part A (hospital) and Part B (physician) services. It is the secondary payer after Medicare.  Maryland and Virginia insurance regulators have consumer guides that can help you […]

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Medicare 2016 Part B Premium to Stay the Same for Most Seniors but Increase 50% for Others

Medicare Part B premiums are projected to increase by over $50/month for about 30% of Medicare Part B enrollees who currently do not receive Social Security benefits. Medicare will not finalize this increase until later this fall. As of now Medicare Part B premiums are projected to increase to $159.30/month for new enrollees, enrollees who […]

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6 Tips to be Retirement Ready

Are you thinking of leaving your job soon but unsure whether you are retirement ready? Follow these tips and you’ll be on your way to a financially secure retirement. But before the financial tips, the most important part of retirement is how you spend your time now that it is not structured as when you were […]

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