Medicare Melanie

Prescription medications can be one of the biggest ongoing expenses for people on Medicare. But if you have limited income and resources, there may be a program that can significantly reduce what you pay for your Medicare prescription drug coverage. It’s called Medicare Extra Help. Extra Help is a federal program designed to help eligible Medicare beneficiaries with the cost of their Part D prescription drug coverage. It can help with premiums, deductibles, and prescription copayments or...

Humana is expected to discontinue certain Medicare Advantage plans for 2027, impacting approximately 600,000 members nationwide. If you receive a Notice of Non-Renewal, don’t panic, losing your current plan does not mean you’re losing Medicare. You’ll have options, and this may even open up additional choices you didn’t have before. However, if your plan is one of the 600,000+ being discontinued, it is essential that you review your options. Your Options If Your Humana Plan Is Ending Option...

If you're turning 65 and currently have health insurance through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare), don't assume your coverage will automatically transition to Medicare. In most cases, becoming eligible for Medicare means it's time to move from Marketplace coverage to Medicare, and timing that transition correctly is important. Can I Keep My Marketplace Plan After I Turn 65? Technically, you may be able to keep a Marketplace plan, but once you're eligible for premium free Medicare Part A, you...