“Doc Fix” Bill Passed

This month Senate passed the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015. It is being referred to as the“doc fix” bill and replaces the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) formula, which is a formula that determines physician’s payments. If this change was not made, Medicare doctors would have faced a...

Open enrollment for Medicare for the 2018 year is from October 15, 2017, until December 7, 2017. During this annual enrollment period, there are a number of changes you may make to your current healthcare policy, including switching your Part D or Medicare Advantage plan. There are so many options...

After a life-long career, individuals look forward to their retirement – a time to relax, enjoy time with loved ones, and explore new interests. However, many retirees will face a similar challenge when they reach their golden age: health care costs. Health care is one of the biggest expenses in...

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