COVID-19 Change In Status
During the COVID-19 crisis, many people may have to change their status. Different events can trigger a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) for individual coverage. While much of the current attention is focused…
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Protect Yourself From COVID-19 Scams
You may already be taking steps to protect your health during the COVID-19 emergency. Be sure to also protect your identity from scammers by guarding your Medicare Number. It's easy…
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COVID-19 Updates Regarding Insurance
If benefits are needed. See the reference below. Under the guidance, federal law permits significant flexibility for states to amend their laws to provide unemployment insurance benefits in multiple scenarios…
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Leave Of Absence Due To Pregnancy
For more information, visit https://myleavebenefits.nj.gov/worker/maternity/
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What you need to know about Corona Virus – Fact Sheet + Q&A
Below, you can find a Q & A from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention. Find out more at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
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Five Unexpected Ways Life Insurance Can Help Protect Your Family’s Future
A home is a pretty special place. Purchasing a house, is also likely to be one of your largest financial obligations. What would happen to your mortgage if you were…
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Does Medicare Pay For Long-Term Care? Don’t Make A Big Mistake!
Original Article Found Here Rusty had paid for a long-term care policy for many years. Then, one day, his daughter found a cancelation notice for nonpayment of premiums sitting on…
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Dental Information For Those On Medicare
Oral Health The House of Representatives passed H.R. 3, a bill that would lower prescription drug prices and use the savings to add an oral health benefit to Medicare. If…
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The 10 Absolutes for Caregivers
Never ague, instead agree Never reason, instead divert Never shame, instead distract Never lecture, instead reassure Never say remember, instead reminisce Never say 'I told you so', instead repeat/ regroup…
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Medicare 101 Made Easy
Learn About Medicare If you will be entering the Medicare program or have been on Medicare already and would like to use your benefits, it can be over whelming. Deciding…
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Fraud Alert – Genetic Testing Medicare Scam
Have you heard about the latest scam? Scammers are offering “free” genetic tests and claiming Medicare will cover it — so they can get your Medicare Number and use it…
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Re-admissions penalty doing little to slow the spinning of hospitals’ revolving doors
Author of original content: Jeff Lagasse Original article found here. Every American hospital has two front doors: The real one, and an imaginary revolving door. Any patient who winds up…
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When Should You Buy Life Insurance?
Author of original content: Megan Leonhardt Original article found here. Let’s set the record straight: Not everyone needs life insurance. It’s more than likely that you’ll start thinking about needing…
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10 Reasons You May Want Long Term Insurance
Carrera Brokerage is here to help with your concerns and options. Resources from the National Association of Insurance Commission (NAID) Long Term Care can be confusing. Here is some information…
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How Medicare Works With Other Types Of Coverage
The PDF attached below shows some great examples of how Medicare works with other types of coverage, who should pay your bills first, and where to get more help. Click…
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Medicare Part B Fairness Act Introduced
Representatives Katie Hill (D-CA-25) and Brian Babin (R-TX-36) recently introduced The Medicare Part B Fairness Act (H.R. 1788). The bill would limit the amount and duration of the Part B…
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Bills Introduced to Protect Medicare Beneficiaries from Observation Status Coverage Gap
Last week, bipartisan, bicameral legislation was introduced to ensure all Medicare beneficiaries who spend three days or more in a hospital can access post-acute care in a Skilled Nursing Facility…
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How to find and compare hospitals
When you’re comparing hospitals, look for one that: Has the best experience with your condition. Participates in Medicare and is covered by your health plan. Checks and improves the quality…
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Learn About Medicare Parts A, B, C & D
Join us at Louis Bay public library in Hawthorne, NJ. Bring your questions and thoughts. Free event Saturday, March 23rd, starts @ 11 AM. If you will be entering the…
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Confused About Medicare?
Call us , we will be able to help you learn & understand the basics of Medicare, compare Medicare plans, and how it coordinates with other coverage. New to Medicare If…
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Ten Things to Know About Your New Medicare Card
10 things to know about your new Medicare card Medicare is mailing new Medicare cards started in April 2018. Here are 10 things to know about your new Medicare card:…
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Ways to Avoid Part D Late Enrollment Penalty
Join a Medicare drug plan when you're first eligible.You won't have to pay a penalty, even if you've never had prescription drug coverage before. Don't go 63 days or more…
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Transition to Medicare
by Cheryl McCarthy The transition from group health benefits to Medicare is important but confusing. Currently, Medicare and Social Security are involved in determining what individuals will pay toward the…
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Medicare 101 Seminar – Hawthorne, NJ
Come learn a little bit more of your ABCDs of Medicare. Meeting at the Hawthorne Library Sept. 29, 2018 @ 2 pm Is this a topic that gets confusing? Come…
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Final Expense
LUNCH & LEARN Will your current health insurance pay all your final bills? What are my final bills? Who will pay all my final bills? Will my final expenses affect…
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