by PTT Financial | Mar 5, 2021 | Articles for Agents, Medicare
Medicare is far from free. According to the Fidelity Retiree Health Care Cost Estimate, a couple who retires in 2020 at age 65 will need approximately $295,000 just for healthcare costs. Saving for retirement is important, but so is picking the right Medicare plan....
by PTT Financial | Feb 23, 2021 | Articles for Agents, Medicare
Chronic conditions are common among seniors. More than one in four seniors has diabetes, according to the American Diabetes Association, while more than one in five seniors has coronary heart disease, according to the CDC. The prevalence of many other chronic...
by PTT Financial | Feb 1, 2021 | Articles for Consumers, Medicare
Now that COVID-19 vaccines have been approved, many people are eager to get their shots. Other people have questions and concerns. Here’s what you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine. Where and When Can I Get the Vaccine? Producing a vaccine takes time, and there...
by PTT Financial | Nov 18, 2020 | Articles for Consumers, Medicare
Medicare isn’t free – and in 2021, it will be even more expensive. The 2021 Medicare costs have been announced, and seniors can expect to pay a little more in the coming year. 2021 Medicare Part B Costs CMS has announced the 2021 premiums, deductibles and coinsurance...
by PTT Financial | Nov 6, 2020 | Articles for Agents, Medicare
The end of the year is a busy time for Medicare news, and 2020 has been an especially eventful year. There have been updates on the pandemic, as well as important announcements for 2021. Here’s what’s happening now. 2021 Low Income Subsidy Resource Limits CMS has...
by PTT Financial | Oct 9, 2020 | Articles for Consumers, Medicare
When you become eligible for Medicare, you get a lot of options. This is a good thing. The more options you have, the more empowered you’ll be to take control of your healthcare and medical costs. But it also means you have a lot of big choices to make. To navigate...
