When you enroll in Medicare you will receive the Medicare and You booklet outlining the services that are available to you. A list of covered preventive services can be found in section 3. We encourage you to use this list to keep track of the services you have received. You can also request this booklet…
When you begin receiving Medicare benefits, you will be eligible for some preventive services to keep you healthy. In particular, Medicare wants you to check in with your healthcare provider on an annual basis. While Medicare does not cover routine physical exams as we typically understand them, they have ensured that you and your doctor…
There may be a silver lining in tax season, yet. The federal government recently announced a special enrollment period for the estimated 6 million Americans who may face a tax penalty this year. If you read our most recent blog post, you may remember that special enrollment periods allow individuals to sign up for healthcare…
Can I purchase insurance if I missed open enrollment? One of the most common questions we receive as North Carolina health insurance agents, is from people who need to purchase health insurance outside of the open enrollment period. Many customers call or email us wondering if they are still able to purchase health insurance if they’ve…
