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Open Enrollment Time For ACA Medical And Medicare

There are two “open enrollment periods” that are critically important for individuals and seniors. These limited time periods are the only times that new ACA (Affordable Care Act) Medical plans can be purchased or...

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Seniors have new options for medical coverage

Seniors who have Medicare supplements have new options your Agent can review. Tim Gleason and Dave Root are our licensed health insurance agents who quote and issue Medicare Supplemental plans in Idaho and Washington. “...

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Q & A: When Can I Change My Rx and Medicare Plans?

We printed this Q&A column in the Oct. 10, 2021 edition of The Lewiston Tribune. Q: When Can I Change My Rx and Medicare Plans? A: The Medicare Annual Election Period is coming up from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7. This...

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Q & A: When Can I Change My Rx and Medicare Plans?

We printed this Q&A column in the Oct. 10, 2020 edition of The Lewiston Tribune. When Can I Change My Rx and Medicare Plans? A: The Medicare Annual Election Period is coming up from October 15th through December...

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Premiums reduced in 2020 for some senior plans

There's good news for seniors for their 2020 medical options and costs. Medicare continues to offer seniors and people with disabilities with flexibility and choices while providing high quality healthcare services....

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Changes for 2020 Medicare clients - Part 2

Deductibles for 2020 for Medicare plans are changing for Medicare Plans A and B. - Related: 2020 Medigap policy changesRelated: Medicare: What's the difference? Medicare 2020 Part A Deductible - For the year 2020,...

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Q & A: When can I change my RX and Medicare plans?

We printed this Q&A column in the Oct. 10, 2019 edition of The Lewiston Tribune. Q & A: When can I change my RX and Medicare plans? - The Medicare Annual Election Period is coming up from October 15th through...

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2020 Medigap policy changes

One significant change to Medicare Supplement (Medigap) plans beginning on January 1, 2020 is the withdrawal of two popular standardized plan options – Plans C and F. Starting January 1, 2020, Medigap plans sold to...

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New Medicare card reminders & facts

By now, our senior clients should have received their new Medicare card - with your new Medicare Number. When you’re enrolled in Medicare, you’ll get your red, white, and blue Medicare card in the mail. If you're...

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Q & A: When can I change my Rx and Medicare Plans?

We published this Q&A column in the Oct. 10 edition of The Lewiston Tribune. Q: When can I change my Rx and Medicare Plans? A: The Medicare Annual Election Period is coming up from October 15th through December 7th ....

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Q & A: Can I buy subsidized Medical Insurance now?

We printed this Q&A column in the Nov. 10, 2017 edition of The Lewiston Tribune. Q: Can I buy subsidized Medical Insurance now? A: Yes, ACA Health Exchanges are now open! Open Enrollment began on Nov. 1st and will...

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Changes to Medicare & You 2017

If you are on Medicare, you should have received your Medicare & You 2017 booklet that outlines changes and answers questions you may have about coverage options. One update is the Quality Payment Program to work...

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Medicare Yearly Enrollment begins Oct. 15

AMERICAN INSURANCE reminds area seniors to take note of the Medicare Open Enrollment Period from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. This is when everyone who has Medicare – not only seniors – can change to different Medicare Advantage...

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