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Medicare Enrollment Online – No More Waiting in Long Lines at the SSA Office!

March 11, 2013 By kristine Leave a Comment

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In an effort to save money, Social Security has been making many services available online. This is a win-win for everyone. Social Security saves money, and you don’t have to drive to your local SS office or wait in line once you get there. One of the many things you can do online is apply […]

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Medicare vs Medicaid: What is the difference between Medicare and Medicaid?

March 11, 2013 By kristine Leave a Comment

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Medicare and Medicaid are easily confused for each other. They have similar names and they are both government programs, so it’s no wonder. But there are many more differences than similarities. While they are both health care programs, they offer very different coverage, the costs are different for each program and who qualifies is also […]

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Medicare Open Enrollment Starts Today (October 15)

October 15, 2012 By kristine Leave a Comment

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If you are already enrolled in Medicare and you would like to switch your plan, you have from October 15 through December 7 to do so. During this time period you can sign up for a Medicare Advantage plan (Part C), Medicare prescription coverage (Part D), or you can change any existing coverage you may […]

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No Increase In Social Security Benefits for Retirees Next Year

July 1, 2009 By kristine 1 Comment

Earlier this year, retirees on Social Security saw one of the largest COLA increases they’ve seen in years – since the 1980s to be exact.  Unfortunately, the Social Security COLA is expected to be zero for the next few years. If you’ve been receiving Social Security for a while, you know that your benefits are […]

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