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Open Enrollment is here—and the wrong Medicare move can cost you for years.
Charisse breaks down the most common mistakes: missing the right enrollment window, racking up Part B and D penalties, assuming your plan didn’t change, overlooking prior authorization rules, and confusing home health with custodial care. She also clears up a big misconception: many Medicare Advantage plans have $0 premiums and often include Part D, but you must weigh networks, prior authorization, and total annual cost. Grab the free guide, “10 Medicare Mistakes and How to Avoid Them,” at echofc.com/mistakes.
Next week: “The Medicare Piece: Paying for Care—The Coverage Gaps That Can Break You.”
By Charisse HurstOpen Enrollment is here—and the wrong Medicare move can cost you for years.
Charisse breaks down the most common mistakes: missing the right enrollment window, racking up Part B and D penalties, assuming your plan didn’t change, overlooking prior authorization rules, and confusing home health with custodial care. She also clears up a big misconception: many Medicare Advantage plans have $0 premiums and often include Part D, but you must weigh networks, prior authorization, and total annual cost. Grab the free guide, “10 Medicare Mistakes and How to Avoid Them,” at echofc.com/mistakes.
Next week: “The Medicare Piece: Paying for Care—The Coverage Gaps That Can Break You.”