by PTT Financial | Nov 19, 2019 | Articles for Agents
If you have a health savings account (HSA) and you’re turning 65, beware. Although HSAs are often used for retirement savings purposes, Medicare enrollees cannot contribute to HSAs. Here’s what you need to know about enrolling in Medicare and using your HSA. HSAs –...
by PTT Financial | Nov 7, 2019 | Articles for Agents
Do you need some extra help? Low Income Subsidies (LIS), also called Extra Help, are available to help qualifying Medicare beneficiaries afford the costs of prescription drugs. To qualify for Extra Help, you need to meet the LIS resource limits. The LIS resource...
by PTT Financial | Oct 24, 2019 | Articles for Agents
It’s no secret that prescription drugs can get expensive. To ensure that you can afford your medicine, it’s important to pick the right insurance coverage for your unique needs. When comparing Medicare plans, you can do this by creating a drug list in the Medicare...
by PTT Financial | Oct 17, 2019 | Articles for Agents
Whenever new technology is released, bugs are a common problem. The redesigned Medicare Plan Finder has been no exception. Problems and missing features have led to widespread complaints about the new system and concerns about the annual election period. Problems and...
by PTT Financial | Oct 9, 2019 | Articles for Agents
This annual election period, Medicare beneficiaries will have many Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D plans to choose from. To help enrollees compare options, Medicare provides the online Medicare Plan Finder tool. This year, the tool will be a little different...
