Medicare has residency requirements – in this article we look at what they are, how they work and how you can meet them and still spend extended time (ET) outside the US (OUS).
There are many news updates this year during annual enrollment among those are security, privacy rules, and regulations. We compiled a list of important updates you should know about.
Medicare is a great benefit for retirees and can work wonderfully to provide urgent and emergent care coverage (Coverage) for people who spend much of their time outside the US (OUS) – particularly for folks spending most of their OUS time in Mexico and other near-US locations.
10 Key Considerations for Medicare Beneficiaries Getting the right Medicare coverage means getting on the right Pathway – Original Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage – and then tailoring the coverage for your personal needs. Consideration of the top factors for successful Medicare plan selection is a necessary first step. 1. Consideration:…
The Camel of Medicare Benefit Programs A camel is a horse designed by a committee -Alec Issigonis 1. Part D is a camel – ugly, ungainly, and uncomfortable, but capable of doing amazing things Part D was enacted in 2005 based on complex legislation passed in 2003 with intense input…
“I long, as does every human being, to be at home wherever I find myself” Maya Angelou Point One – Medicare residency requirements mainly impact Advantage plans I get a lot of questions from retirees regarding residence requirements for Medicare, which is a critical factor for retirees who travel…
In pulling together the information for this series of blogs, I was struck by the lack of consistent sub-categories of demographic groups of Seniors based on age. Based on my personal observations I believe in the three phases of retirement: Go-Go, Slow-Go, and No-Go years. But I had no way…
Do I need Medicare Part B? No Waiting! It is a question that I get all the time. I’m healthy and living offshore – why should I bother with Medicare Part B? The answer is – it depends on if you ever plan to come back to the US to…
Sorry Virginia, but there is no Medicare Santa Claus Dyno Mite! We’ve all seen the commercials – faded and forgotten football stars and actors, selling access to “cashback in your Social Security check” simply by giving a call to the number on your screen. And then being endlessly bombarded by…
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