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Guiding clients through the Medicare maze
Working with independent health insurance brokers can save time, money.
Medicare premium increase and IRMAA surcharges announced for 2020
The base premium for Medicare Part B, which covers doctors’ fees and outpatient services, will increase to $144.60…
Medicare IRMAA surcharges to be adjusted for inflation in 2020
Indexing will slow the rise in Medicare premiums for some retirees.
Medicare high-income surcharges to increase in 2019
New top tier added for ultra-high-income retirees next year.
A guide to Medicare open enrollment
Medicare enrollees should review their drug coverage and Advantage plans for 2019.
Roth conversions can boost Medicare premiums
But one year of higher health care costs may be worth it to lower RMDs and taxes in the future.
Beware: Medicare surcharges can change throughout year based on latest tax return
This 'dispatch from the retirement front' explains that updated tax records can make higher Medicare premiums retroactive.
Tax bill may change your clients’ health-care costs
Pay attention to new rules for the "individual mandate" requirement and the medical expense deduction floor.
Stay up on Medicare enrollment with annual reviews
Navigate yearly changes that could affect your coverage and costs.
How to appeal higher Medicare premiums
New monthly Medicare surcharges will go into effect in 2018, but sometimes they can be reversed.
Medicare rules differ for small business owners and employees
They must enroll when they turn 65 or face lifelong penalties.
Using IRAs to reduce Medicare premiums
Directing a portion of required minimum distributions directly to a charity can reduce both taxes and Medicare premiums.
Medicare enrollment ends HSA eligibility
Working longer can allow continued contributions.
Medicare decisions get personal
In latest dispatch from the retirement front, IN editor crunches healthcare numbers.
What Medicare changes will mean for beneficiaries in 2017
By reevaluating supplemental and prescription drug coverages, Medicare enrollees can make up for premium increases.
Where will Medicare costs go in 2017?
There are some variables under clients' control that they can use to bring down their total Medicare costs.
The alphabet soup of Medicare enrollment periods
It's essential to be familiar with the many varieties of Medicare enrollment periods so your clients can make the best choices.
Now is the time for an annual Medicare check-up
This is the time of year when everyone on Medicare can reevaluate features of their contracts to see if they're getting the best coverage at the best price.
Make Medicare easier by using auto pay
Auto payment can help limit the chance of coverage lapses and reinstatement penalties down the road.
Make Medicare easier by using auto pay
Auto payment can help limit the chance of coverage lapses and reinstatement penalties down the road.
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