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
Which States Prohibit Medicare Part B Excess Charges? Massachusetts, Minnesota, Ohio and Pennsylvania provide the broadest protections against Medicare Part B excess charges—but the rules are not identical, and the commonly repeated list of eight states is misleading....
by Joseph DeAngelis | Sep 16, 2024 | Medicare, Medicare Blog
The Medicare Annual Election Period is the time each fall when people with Medicare can review and change their Medicare Advantage or prescription drug coverage for the coming year. It is also commonly called AEP, Medicare Open Enrollment, or the fall Medicare...
