by Joseph DeAngelis | Jun 2, 2026 | Medicare
Can I Contribute to an HSA After Enrolling in Medicare? One of the most common surprises for people approaching Medicare eligibility is discovering that Medicare enrollment can affect their Health Savings Account (HSA). Many people continue working after age 65 and...
by Joseph DeAngelis | Jun 1, 2026 | Medicare, Medicare Basics
One of the most common calls I receive is from someone who says: “I’m retiring soon. What do I need to do about Medicare?” Whether you’re retiring at age 65, 67, 68, or beyond, transitioning from employer coverage to Medicare is one of the most...
by Joseph DeAngelis | Jun 1, 2026 | Medicare
After helping Medicare beneficiaries for more than 42 years, I’ve noticed something interesting. The same Medicare mistakes happen year after year. Most people don’t make these mistakes because they’re careless. Medicare can be confusing, and many...
by Joseph DeAngelis | May 30, 2026 | Medicare
One of the most expensive Medicare mistakes a person can make is delaying Medicare Part B enrollment when they are required to enroll. Many Medicare beneficiaries assume they can sign up whenever they want. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. If you miss...
by Joseph DeAngelis | May 20, 2026 | Medicare, Medicare Supplement
What Is Medicare Assignment? Many Medicare beneficiaries hear the term “Medicare assignment” but are not exactly sure what it means. Understanding assignment is important because it can affect: your out-of-pocket costs, whether excess charges apply, and how Medicare...
by Joseph DeAngelis | Apr 22, 2025 | Medicare, Medicare Supplement
States that prohibit Medicare excess charges generally include Massachusetts, Minnesota, Ohio and Pennsylvania. These four states have broad laws that prevent the ordinary Medicare Part B excess charges most people mean when they ask this question. However, the rules...
