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If Your MA Plan is Trimming Benefits, Now May Be the Time to Change

Medicare Advantage plans have been marketed – some would say “aggressively” marketed – as a sort of one-size-fits-all solution to the Medicare dilemma for seniors. MA plans supposedly offer the convenience of lower premiums along with “package pricing” that rolls prescriptions, doctor visits, and extras like hearing and vision care into one simple plan with … Read more

Arrogance, Ageism Can Cause Doctors to Judge Their Patients

Many of us have had this experience in our doctor-patient relationship. During a routine visit, we’ve brought up something we might have read or heard about, only to have our idea dismissed by our physician without so much as a discussion. We end up feeling foolish or frustrated at what seems like professional arrogance from … Read more

Do You Have a Date with IRMAA in 2025?

If you’re a Medicare beneficiary, odds are that you’ll never want to have an encounter with IRMAA. No, IRMAA isn’t a person – it’s a surcharge levied on high-income households that can dramatically increase Medicare premiums for both Part B and Part D plans. IRMAA stands for “income related monthly adjustment amount,” and since this … Read more

In a New Age of Longevity, Financial Planning Requires Fresh Thinking

“Do I have enough money to retire?” There was a time when that relatively simple question lay at the center of retirement planning. Today, however, the landscape has changed dramatically. These days, most retirees are living longer than ever, and retirement planners and financial advisors are adjusting their advice accordingly. That was our take-away from … Read more

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