Master Your Medicare With These 5 Tips
It’s scary when you hear about a friend or family member who has dealt with identity theft or fraud, but we are here to ease your mind with these 5 steps to master your medicare and prevent medicare ...
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Diabetes and Medicare: What’s Covered?
Many people who are enrolled in Medicare have questions on how diabetic self-testing equipment and supplies are covered. Blood sugar (also called blood glucose) self-testing equipment and supplies ...
Does Medicare Cover Nursing Facilities?
Are you wondering if Medicare will pay for nursing facility care? We are here to clear up any confusion and explain what requirements must be passed in order to receive nursing care cost assistance ...
What’s the Difference Between Part B and Part D Medication Plans?
Are you wanting to avoid unnecessary medication expenses? In order to do that, it’s important to know which medication plan is the one for you. There are differences between a Part D medication plan ...
How to Change Your Medicare Plan During the Annual Election Period
Do you want to make changes to your current Medicare Advantage or Medicare Prescription Drug plan? During the Annual Election Period, you can make changes to your Medicare Advantage or Medicare ...
What to Look For When Choosing a Medicare Plan
Are you looking for a Medicare Plan to fit your specific needs but don’t know what important factors you need to consider? Keep these factors in mind while choosing a Medicare plan. Medicare Plan ...
Medicare Advantage vs Medicare Supplements: Which One Is Right For Me?
Which Medicare Plan is the one for you? Medicare Advantage Plans and Medicare Supplements are the two main plans that are used to coordinate with Original Medicare. Check out this list of these plans ...
Star Ratings and Why They Are Important
When choosing a Medicare plan, one important attribute to consider is a “Star Rating.” The overall Star Rating gives a ranking of the Medicare plan’s quality and performance for the types of services ...
Does My Medicare Cover a Shingles/Zostavax Vaccine?
Two very important questions that many people have asked us is: “Does Medicare Cover a Shingles/Zostavavax Vaccine?” and “If so, how expensive would the shot be?” Good news- we have a plethora of ...
Medigap – What is It and Do I Need It?
What happens when your Medicare pays for most of your costs, but not all of your costs? Don’t worry- Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap) will pay for the extra costs such as copayments, ...
Twin City Underwriters Turns 50!
Happy birthday to us, happy birthday to us: Twin City Underwriters (TCU) just celebrated their 50th anniversary helping people make Medicare decisions. Who We Are We are an independent agency who ...
Travelling Internationally with Medicare
It’s important to be prepared when you are getting ready for an international trip so that you can relax and enjoy your vacation. Besides remembering to grab your passport and pack extra socks, it’s ...
How to Travel With Medicare
For many Medicare-eligible retirees, traveling is the dream. When it comes to Medicare and traveling it is prudent to know where you stand. Traveling Domestically Let’s talk about the good news ...
What is a Medicare Advantage Plan (And Do I Need One?)
With all the different Medicare options out there, it can be hard to know what is the best option. You may have heard of a “Medicare Advantage Plan” and wonder if it’s right for you. Simply put, a ...
The Donut Hole or Coverage Gap: What You Need to Know
The Donut Hole or Coverage Gap What is it? Will it affect me? When will that happen and how long does it last? You may have heard the phrase “Donut Hole” on the news. Unfortunately, this isn’t the ...
Are You Satisfied With Your Medicare Advantage Plan?
Are you satisfied with your Medicare Advantage plan? If not, there may be other plan options available, you have until February 14th, 2018 to make a switch. Remind me…what is a MADP Plan? A Medicare ...
Everything You Need to Know About Medicare (But Were Afraid to Ask)
We’re passionate about Medicare and health insurance but we’ll be the first to tell you: it’s confusing. With the ever-changing laws and legislation, staying on top of what you need to know about ...
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Medicare Made Easy [Infographic]
Open enrollment for 2018 draws to a close on December 7. Are you covered? Choosing a Medicare plan seems hard, but it doesn’t have to be difficult. This Infographic via Visually answers basic ...
Do You Have the Right Medicare Coverage?
Medicare Annual Election Period (AEP) starts October 15 and ends December 7 - now is the perfect time to review your coverage and make sure you have a plan for your individual needs. If you already ...
Get the Information You Need on Medicare this November
The enrollment period for Medicare is full swing - do you have all the information you need? Join us for free Medicare meetings across the Twin Cities metro in November. Eagan Monday Nov,13 2017 at ...
Join Us for A Free Medicare Meeting in October
October 15 marks the start of this year’s enrollment period for Medicare - are you prepared? Join us for free Medicare meetings across the Twin Cities metro in October. Richfield Monday Oct,16 2017 ...
