3…2…1…Countdown to Medicare Open Enrollment
Posted October 13th, 2023
Christina Bach, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C
Medicare open enrollment for 2024 is from October 15th-December 7th. If you have Medicare, this is the time of year when you can make (some) changes to your Medicare coverage. Today is day 3 of our countdown to our Medicare Open Enrollment series. What do you know about your out-of-pocket expenses? Do you know your […]
3…2…1…Countdown to Medicare Open Enrollment
Posted October 12th, 2023
Christina Bach, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C
Medicare open enrollment for 2024 is from October 15th-December 7th. If you have Medicare, this is the time of year when you can make (some) changes to your Medicare coverage. Today is day 2 of our countdown to our Medicare Open Enrollment series. Did you know there is a great tool available on Medicare.gov to […]
3…2…1…Countdown to Medicare Open Enrollment
Posted October 11th, 2023
Christina Bach, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C
Medicare open enrollment for 2024 is from October 15th-December 7th. If you have Medicare, this is the time of year when you can make (some) changes to your Medicare coverage. To help you get ready, over the next three days, we will share some great resources to GET EDUCATED about Medicare. Day 1-GET INFORMED! Check […]
Coming Soon: Medicare Drug Price Negotiations
Posted September 1st, 2023
Christina Bach, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C
In August 2022, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into law. This law enacted changes to Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage. One part of this was the ability of Medicare to negotiate the prices of some medications. It is estimated that drug negotiation will save Medicare over 98 billion dollars in its […]
Medicare Open Enrollment is Here!
Posted October 17th, 2022
Christina Bach, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C
Medicare open enrollment is upon us for 2023. If you are a Medicare recipient, this is the time of year when you can make (some) changes to your Medicare coverage. What can I change? When can I make changes? What can’t I change? How do I make changes? Learn More on OncoLink Listen to our Health […]
Medicare Advantage Plans: Read the Fine Print!
Posted November 12th, 2021
Christina Bach, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C
Medicare open enrollment for 2022 ends on December 7th. No doubt, like me, you have seen the countless commercials and even 30-minute-long infomercials from various Medicare Advantage plans touting the great benefits of these plans—like dental and vision coverage, gym memberships, meals, transportation to medical appointments—and many others. For some, Medicare Advantage plans are good […]
Medicare Open Enrollment Starts Tomorrow!
Posted October 14th, 2021
Christina Bach, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C
Medicare open enrollment is upon us for 2022. If you are a Medicare recipient, this is the time of year when you can make (some) changes to your Medicare coverage. What can I change? You can change your Medicare part D (drug) plan. You can change to a different Medicare advantage plan. You can switch […]
Medicare Open Enrollment is Almost Here-What You Need to Know for 2021
Posted October 13th, 2020
Christina Bach, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C
Medicare open enrollment is upon us for 2021. If you are a Medicare recipient, this is the time of year when you can make (some) changes to your Medicare coverage. What can I change? You can change your Medicare part D (drug) plan. You can change to a different Medicare advantage plan. You can switch […]
Read the Fine Print: What You Need to Know About Medicare Advantage
Posted December 3rd, 2019
Christina Bach, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C
Medicare open enrollment for 2020 ends in a few short days—December 7th. No doubt, like me, you have seen the countless commercials and even 30-minute-long infomercials from various Medicare Advantage plans touting the great benefits of these plans—like dental and vision coverage, gym memberships, transportation to medical appointments—and many others. For some, Medicare Advantage plans […]
OncoLink’s Annual Health Insurance Webinar Series: Updates for 2020
Posted November 4th, 2019
Christina Bach, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C
During the month of November, we will be featuring blogs from patients, caregivers and healthcare providers that focus on the topic of financial toxicity. Knowing more about your insurance and your coverage can help manage financial toxicity. Open enrollment season for Medicare and Affordable Care Act (“Obamacare”) plans is now upon us! To help you […]