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iHealthBrokers Medicare Advisors Earns Esteemed Angie’s List Super Service Award For Sixth Straight Year
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iHealthBrokers Medicare Advisors Earns Esteemed Angie’s List Super Service Award For Sixth Straight Year

By Jesse Smedley|2017-01-20T17:47:44+00:00January 20th, 2017|Categories: Blog|Tags: Angie's List, Angie's List Super Service Award, Super Service Award|

Award reflects company’s consistently high level of customer service iHealthBrokers Medicare Advisors has earned the home service industry’s coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award, reflecting an exemplary year of customer service to members of the local services marketplace and consumer review site in 2016. This achievement is particularly significant as Angie’s List experienced unprecedented member growth [...]

Applying for Medicare at Age 65
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Applying for Medicare at Age 65

By Jesse Smedley|2016-12-23T19:05:48+00:00September 5th, 2016|Categories: Blog, How To Apply For Medicare|Tags: Applying for Medicare at Age 65, how to apply for medicare|

When you reach the age of 65, it will be time to begin applying for Medicare at age 65. Medicare is also given to some younger adults that suffer from certain disabilities, as well as those who have been diagnosed with End Stage Renal Disease, ESRD. There are a number of terms you may hear when [...]

Turning 65 and Medicare Enrollment
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Turning 65 and Medicare Enrollment

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Turning 65 and Medicare Enrollment

By Jesse Smedley|2016-12-23T19:05:48+00:00September 5th, 2016|Categories: Blog, How To Apply For Medicare|Tags: how to apply for medicare, Turning 65 and Medicare Enrollment|

For many people, the idea of turning 65 and Medicare enrollment and the corresponding requirements and timelines can be quite overwhelming. After all, this is a new milestone in their life. The good news is, getting to know a little about the Medicare program, how it works and when you are eligible will help you know [...]

Tricare and Medicare Turning 65
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Tricare and Medicare Turning 65

By Jesse Smedley|2018-01-12T17:09:42+00:00September 5th, 2016|Categories: Blog, How To Apply For Medicare|Tags: how to apply for medicare, Tricare and Medicare Turning 65|

When a person reaches a certain point in their life, they have to begin planning for the future. After working for years or serving in the military, the federal government offers a number of programs to make your golden years easier and more affordable. Two of these are Tricare and Medicare turning 65. The fact is, [...]

When to Apply for Medicare when Turning 65
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When to Apply for Medicare when Turning 65

By Jesse Smedley|2016-12-23T19:05:48+00:00September 5th, 2016|Categories: Blog, How To Apply For Medicare|Tags: how to apply for medicare, When to Apply for Medicare when Turning 65|

When to Apply for Medicare when Turning 65 is one of the leading things people search for when finding out website, so we decided to write an article specifically for you! For the majority of people, when they turn 65 they become eligible to enroll in original Medicare, which includes Part A and Part B coverage. [...]

How to Sign Up for Medicare at Age 65

By Jesse Smedley|2016-12-23T19:05:48+00:00August 22nd, 2016|Categories: Blog, How To Apply For Medicare|Tags: how to apply for medicare, How to Sign Up for Medicare at Age 65|

In January of 2011, the first of 78 million baby boomers reached the age of 65. Between this point and the year 2030 more than 10,000 baby boomers will reach this milestone every single day. If you are approaching the age of 65, then it is time to begin thinking about Medicare and how to sign [...]

Signing Up for Medicare at 65
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Signing Up for Medicare at 65

By Jesse Smedley|2016-12-23T19:05:48+00:00August 22nd, 2016|Categories: Blog, How To Apply For Medicare|Tags: how to apply for medicare, Signing Up for Medicare at 65|

If you work or have ever worked, you have likely paid into the Medicare system. However, not everyone knows about or understands the benefits they will become eligible for when they reach the age of 65. Taking some time to learn about signing up for Medicare at 65 and why it is so important can help [...]

How to Sign Up for Medicare
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How to Sign Up for Medicare

By Jesse Smedley|2016-12-23T19:05:48+00:00August 9th, 2016|Categories: Blog, How To Apply For Medicare|Tags: how to apply for medicare, how to sign up for medicare|

As a person gets closer to the age of 65, they may know that applying for Medicare is necessary, but they may also wonder how to sign up for Medicare. This can be a difficult and confusing process if you don’t have all the information needed to fully understand the process. Here you will learn more [...]

When to Sign Up for Medicare
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When to Sign Up for Medicare

By Jesse Smedley|2016-12-23T19:05:48+00:00August 8th, 2016|Categories: Blog, How To Apply For Medicare|Tags: how to apply for medicare, when to sign up for medicare|

In addition to learning the options available to apply for Medicare, many people are unsure of when to sign up for Medicare. Just like the application process, this can be a bit confusing since there are a number of factors that will determine the answer to this question. In most cases, you will need to evaluate [...]

Signing Up for Medicare
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Signing Up for Medicare

By Jesse Smedley|2016-12-23T19:05:48+00:00August 8th, 2016|Categories: Blog, How To Apply For Medicare|Tags: how to apply for medicare, signing up for medicare|

Are you getting close to your 65th birthday? If so, you have likely begun to think about signing up for Medicare insurance coverage. However, this decision is not always black and white, which means it requires a bit of consideration and a full understanding of the benefits and how Medicare works. Learning more about the process of [...]

How To Apply For Medicare
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How To Apply For Medicare

By Jesse Smedley|2016-12-23T19:05:49+00:00August 3rd, 2016|Categories: Blog, How To Apply For Medicare|Tags: how to apply for medicare|

How to apply for Medicare is one of the top calls we get at iHealthBrokers Medicare Advisors. Medicare is the United States health insurance program for people who are 65 years of age or older. There are also certain people under the age of 65 who can qualify for Medicare, including those who suffer from [...]

Aetna Senior Supplemental – ID Card Update
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Aetna Senior Supplemental – ID Card Update

By Jesse Smedley|2016-12-23T19:05:49+00:00July 18th, 2016|Categories: Blog|Tags: Aetna senior supplemental|

RE: Aetna Senior Supplemental - Medicare Supplement ID Card Update In an email received on July 18th, 2016 from Aetna Senior Supplemental. Thanks to feedback from our valued agents and policyholders, we have revised some of the language on our Medicare Supplement ID cards to make it easier for medical care providers to electronically verify eligibility [...]

Seven Remaining Obamacare Co-Ops Prepare Survival Strategies
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Seven Remaining Obamacare Co-Ops Prepare Survival Strategies

By Jesse Smedley|2016-12-23T19:05:49+00:00July 18th, 2016|Categories: Blog|Tags: ACA, co-ops, land of lincoln health, Obamacare|

New failures are piling up among the member-run health insurance co-ops carrying out one of the Affordable Care Act’s most idealistic goals, leaving just seven remaining when the health law’s fourth enrollment season starts in the fall. There were 23 in 2014. The public knows them as co-ops. They’re officially called consumer operated and oriented plans [...]

Parts of Medicare
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Parts of Medicare

By Jesse Smedley|2016-12-23T19:05:49+00:00July 15th, 2016|Categories: Blog|Tags: parts of medicare|

The Parts of Medicare are often a confusing topic for new Medicare beneficiaries. Especially when you start confusing the Medicare plans offered by Medicare Supplement companies that are also differentiated by Letters A through L. The good news, as with anything that we write about is that we understand it, so we can help you understand it! [...]

Medigap Plan G – Plan F vs Plan G With Video
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Medigap Plan G – Plan F vs Plan G With Video

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Medigap Plan G – Plan F vs Plan G With Video

By Jesse Smedley|2016-12-23T19:05:49+00:00June 2nd, 2016|Categories: Blog, Medicare Supplements|Tags: Medicare Supplement, medicare supplements, medigap, Medigap Plan F, Medigap Plan G, Plan F, Plan F vs Plan G, Plan G|

Medigap Plan G is the second most comprehensive Medicare supplement, however, in our opinion, it is the best option by a long shot. 90% of individuals calling in to iHealthbrokers Medicare Advisors request Plan F, because it's the best. Once people find out about Plan G, they completely forget about Plan F. Not only is it [...]

Aetna Senior Supplemental Insurance
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Aetna Senior Supplemental Insurance

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Aetna Senior Supplemental Insurance

By Jesse Smedley|2018-02-01T14:36:32+00:00June 1st, 2016|Categories: Blog, Health Insurance 101|Tags: aetna senior supplemental insurance, final expense, Medicare, medigap|

Aetna Senior Supplemental Insurance offers a full line of plans related to senior health. Aetna Senior Supplemental Insurance is rated “A” (Excellent) by A.M. Best Company (as of June 12, 2015). “A” (Excellent) is the third highest rating out of sixteen A.M. Best ratings. This is an indicator of Aetna's financial strength and ability to pay future claims. Aetna Senior [...]

Ohio shutting down state’s Obamacare nonprofit co-op InHealth – claims paced $3M per week
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Ohio shutting down state’s Obamacare nonprofit co-op InHealth – claims paced $3M per week

By Jesse Smedley|2016-12-23T19:05:49+00:00May 30th, 2016|Categories: Blog, Health Insurance 101|Tags: ACA, co-op, inhealth, Obamacare|

InHealth Mutual Fails InHealth Mutual is now under receivership from the Ohio Department of Insurance. Source: BizJournals.com - May 26, 2016, 2:58pm EDT - Ohio is the latest state to lose its nonprofit co-op health insurer created under an Affordable Care Act after a Franklin County judge on Thursday appointed the Ohio Department of Insurance as receiver of [...]

Special Enrollment Period Health Insurance Marketplace Updates
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Special Enrollment Period Health Insurance Marketplace Updates

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Special Enrollment Period Health Insurance Marketplace Updates

By Jesse Smedley|2016-12-23T19:05:49+00:00May 12th, 2016|Categories: Blog, Health Insurance 101|Tags: ACA, Healthcare.gov, Obamacare, SEP|

Date Released by CMS: 2016-05-06 Title: Special Enrollment Period Health Insurance Marketplace Contact: press@cms.hhs.gov Special Enrollment Period Health Insurance Marketplace and the Consumer Operated and Oriented Plan Program HHS is taking new steps to strengthen the integrity of special enrollment periods (SEPs) and to simplify rules for the Consumer Operated and Oriented Plan (CO-OP) program to [...]

Medicare Pays Bonuses To 231 Hospitals With Lower Quality Because Of Cheaper Costs
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Medicare Pays Bonuses To 231 Hospitals With Lower Quality Because Of Cheaper Costs

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Medicare Pays Bonuses To 231 Hospitals With Lower Quality Because Of Cheaper Costs

By Jesse Smedley|2016-12-23T19:05:49+00:00May 11th, 2016|Categories: Blog, Health Insurance 101|Tags: Medicare|

The federal government paid bonuses to 231 hospitals with subpar quality because their patients tend to be less expensive for Medicare, new research shows. The bonuses are small, generally a fraction of a percent of their Medicare payments. Nonetheless, rewarding hospitals of mediocre quality was hardly the stated goal when the Affordable Care Act created financial [...]

Raising Medicare Eligibility Age Could Trigger Gov’t Savings, But Tally Higher Total Health Spending
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Raising Medicare Eligibility Age Could Trigger Gov’t Savings, But Tally Higher Total Health Spending

By Jesse Smedley|2016-12-23T19:05:50+00:00May 10th, 2016|Categories: Blog, Health Insurance 101|Tags: Medicare, Medicare Eligibility|

Raising Medicare Eligibility Age Could Trigger Gov’t Savings... Medicare Eligibility - Healthcare spending for some services dropped by nearly a third when people turned 65 and switched from private insurance to Medicare, according to a recent study. The decline was driven by lower prices paid by the Medicare program to doctors and other providers rather than a drop-off in [...]