by Jodie Godfrey | Oct 14, 2024 | Medicare
Better Business Better Life Podcast Interview It was an absolute delight to be interviewed by Terry DuPont on the Better Business Better Life podcast, where we dove into the inspiring theme of Building on Your Success. Our conversation was not just enlightening but...
by Jodie Godfrey | Sep 20, 2024 | Medicare
Annual Enrollment Period Medicare’s AEP or Annual Enrollment Period begins October 15 through December 7 every year. During this time, you can join, switch, or drop a Medicare Advantage plan (PART C) or a Part D prescription drug plan. If you drop a Medicare...
by Jodie Godfrey | Sep 6, 2024 | Medicare
Do You Qualify for an SEP? SEP stands for Special Enrollment Period. In order to be eligible for an SEP you need to have a qualifying life event.Some common qualifying life events are:If you are moving, retiring, and leaving union or COBRA coverage.If you receive a...
by Jodie Godfrey | Dec 13, 2023 | Medicare
Should a non-for-profit hospital be able to refuse a patient because of their insurance provider? We recently received an announcement that a local hospital stated that they were not renewing contracting with a certain insurance company in 2024. The letter stated that...
by Jodie Godfrey | Sep 15, 2023 | Medicare
UNDERSTANDING MEDICARE Original Medicare is Medicare Part A and Part B. Medicare Part A helps pay for hospital stays and inpatient care. Part B helps pay for doctor visits and outpatient care. After you enroll in Original Medicare, there are two ways to get additional...
by Bill Hartman | Jun 15, 2022 | Medicare
Understanding Medicare Terminology I have worked in the health insurance industry for 38 years, and I often have clients ask me questions about Medicare and how they are being billed. Medicare uses its own set of terminology and listed below is the most common ones...
