Original Medicare

Medicare cost 2026?  Once again, as in previous years, this is one of the biggest questions that Medicare beneficiaries ask us.  Each year your basic costs change due to increases in Part B premium, deductibles, and co-insurance.  To see the current Medicare cost for 2026 please refer to the image below.  Have questions?  Call us […]

Does Medicare cover assisted living costs or related long-term care needs?​    Not usually. But we have a three-step plan that can get you covered!    ​While Medicare’s coverage in this area tends to be lacking, Senior Benefit has a plan to help its clients cover assisted living.  Here’s how we make sure that happens.   Step […]

The list of coverages that Medicare provides for Part A and Part B seems endless. Unfortunately, it is not.    Knowing what does Medicare not cover can help you avoid being stuck with some costly medical bills.   Luckily, Medicare offers a free search tool to see if Medicare does or does not cover the treatment.   But wait, we’ve already done […]

We would all love to hear that Medicare is free at age 65, but that is really not the case. Turning 65 is a significant milestone for many Americans. As you approach this milestone, you may be wondering about Medicare and how much it will cost you. There are many misconceptions about Medicare, but one […]

Medicare Part B Premium For High Earners The Medicare Part B premium costs more for high income earners, and is known as the Medicare Income Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA).  These individuals or couples will pay a higher premium each month for their Part B of Medicare due their adjusted gross income being higher than […]

Medicare Open Enrollment Period 2024…Get Ready…Get Set…GO! Let the craziness begin!  The Medicare Open Enrollment 2024 period is upon us and everyone is having to suffer.  Personally, I think having to watch commercial after commercial on the television about Medicare Advantage plans is about as fun as listening to nails on a chalkboard!!  You know […]

So How Much is Medicare Going To Cost Me in 2026? Medicare cost for 2026 showed an increase not only for Part A but also for the Part B deductible over 2025. As always, your basic costs change each year in both premiums you pay for Part B coverage and the additional amounts that you […]

There is a lot of confusion around Medicare OEP 2026 because there are so many similar terms.   Here’s the thing…  While there may be multiple Medicare open enrollment periods for different parts and plans, once they have been explained they really aren’t that difficult to sort out.   We will discuss the differences between the initial Medicare OEP (open […]

Telehealth lets people see a doctor without leaving home. They can use a phone, computer, or tablet. Does Medicare cover Telehealth for these consultations? This is very helpful for older adults, especially those who have trouble traveling. Telehealth means talking to a doctor or nurse using a screen instead of going into an office. It’s […]

As promised, in this part we will be talking about the Joe Namath and JJ Walker television commercials, and why when things sound too good to be true…they usually are! UPDATE:  New rules will prevent misleading advertisements such as this from being aired. In Part 1 we started discussing the Medicare Annual Election Period and […]