So How Did the City of Conway Get the Name “Halloween?”
The city of Conway, South Carolina, changes each October, with pumpkins hanging from the trees, and all the fun spooky vibes transforming its name to the city of Halloween. It all started in September 2022 when Mayor Barbara Blain-Bellamy announced the temporary name change for the month of October. The fun themed Halloween Season and […]
Can You Have Medicare and VA Benefits at the Same Time? How Do They Work?
It is important to know how Medicare and VA benefits interact with each other and to maximize healthcare coverage. Veterans are recommended to enroll in Medicare when they are eligible, even if they have VA benefits. This is important because it will allow them coverage and care for outside VA facilities. Medicare and VA benefits […]
What Is the Difference Between Tricare and Tricare for Life? How Do They Work With Medicare?
Tricare is offered to active-duty military personnel, National Guard members, retirees, and their families. Tricare for Life is offered to retirees who are enrolled in Medicare Parts A & B and use Tricare as their secondary coverage to Medicare. Tricare for Life is offered to retired military members (typically those who served 20 or more […]
Who Is Eligible for CHAMPVA? How Does It Work With Medicare?
Those who would qualify for CHAMPVA are a spouse or dependent of a Veteran who is classified as permanently/totally disabled due to service or was classified due to a service-connected condition at the time of death. (Died of a service-connected disability or died on active duty, and the dependents are not eligible for DoD Tricare […]
How Do I Handle Scam Calls and Medicare Fraud?
We know how bad the scam calls can be! If you get a call from a number that you do not recognize, it is best to just let it go to voicemail. This way, it prevents you from having to deal with a scammer and taking the chance of giving out personal information. If they […]
How Do You Know You Are Picking the Right Insurance Plan?
There are a few important things you will need to keep in mind when selecting your insurance.
Who Is Eligible and How Do You Enroll Into Medicare?
To be eligible for Medicare, you must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Typically, eligibility starts on the first day of the month in which you turn 65. The exception to this is if you were born on the first day of a month, then you would become eligible for Medicare on the first […]
What are the Medicare Enrollment Periods?
There are three key enrollment periods. Annual enrollment, also known as AEP, is Oct 15th-Dec 7th each year. This is the time when you can change your Medicare Advantage Plan or your Medicare Part D Prescription Drug plan. These changes, once made, will take effect on Jan 1st of the next year. The open enrollment period, also […]
What Is the Difference Between an HMO and PPO?
HMOs usually have lower premiums and out-of-pocket expenses. They are designed to help keep medical costs down, but they require you to use a network of providers that they have listed. An HMO plan requires you to choose a primary care physician, who is listed as one of their providers, who manages your healthcare. You […]
Important Tips to Prepare for Hurricane Season
As we enter hurricane season, we would like to stress how important it is to be prepared. Not only for your home, but also to be prepared regarding knowing your insurance and your benefits. Important things to consider: Know the zone that you are in and your evacuation route. If you need to evacuate, check to […]