What is the Medicare Special Enrollment Period (SEP) ?
If you are age 65 or older, you or your spouse are still working and you are covered under a group health plan based on that current employment, you may not need to apply for Medicare medical insurance (Part B) at age 65. You may qualify for a “Special Enrollment Period” (SEP) that will let […]
Medicare Decisions for Those Over 65 and Planning to Retire in the Next 6 Months
If you’re over 65 and planning to retire within six months, timing your Medicare enrollment correctly is crucial to avoid gaps in coverage and penalties. When you have employer coverage through your own job, you can delay Medicare enrollment past 65 without penalty, but you must act within eight months after your employment ends or […]
Medicare and Hearing Aids
It is your responsibility to cover the full cost of your hearing aids since Medicare does not cover hearing aids or hearing health services. In addition to the type of hearing aid you select, the price of your hearing aid will depend on whether you choose to bundle it with audiology services and the cost […]