We wanted to update you on some important changes taking place in the individual health insurance marketplace. The American Rescue Plan (ARP), recently signed into law by President Biden, provides new incentives for Americans to enroll in a traditional marketplace health insurance plan with premium tax credits. Now is a good time to reconsider your […]
On the Menu
With summer fruits and vegetables on the way to area farm stands and supermarkets, we can start to think about meals beyond the stick-to-your-ribs pastas and beans and slow-cooker stews that have been our staples over the past couple of social-distanced months. (Raise your hand if you’re kind of sick of ground turkey tacos!) The covers […]
State Lends a Helping Hand With Some Medicare Expenses
If you or a loved one is concerned about paying for out-of-pocket costs associated with Medicare, consider applying for the CT Medicare Savings Programs (MSP). For those who qualify for one of three program levels based on income, an MSP pays your Medicare Part B premium and enrolls you into the Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) or […]
BRIDGING THE MEDICARE INSULIN COST GAP: Part D Senior Savings Model
Did you know that 1 in every 3 Medicare beneficiaries has diabetes? According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), this translates to over 3.3 million American seniors relying on some form of insulin. Before this year, many individuals on Medicare struggled to pay for their life-preserving medication because Part D programs did […]
DATES AND DEADLINES – NOW’S THE TIME TO DECIDE — WITH HEALTH DIRECTIONS’ GUIDANCE!
Take a look below for a summary of what can (and cannot) be done during the current enrollment period. As always, we are here to inform your decision-making and everything that follows. Medicare Advantage Through March 31, 2021 If you’re in a Medicare Advantage Plan (with or without drug coverage), you can switch to another […]