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Do your clients like to gamble? A jackpot win could trigger higher Medicare costs due to IRMAA calculations.

He Won $25,000 on a Scratch Ticket at 70. Medicare Treated It Like a Salary for a Year A retiree in Ohio scratched a gas station lottery ticket and walked away thinking his tax bill settled the matter. Medicare had other plans, and the bill showed up two years later.

How can you tell if a new Medicare card that you receive in the mail is real or a scam? This article has tips.

Got a New Medicare Card in the Mail? How to Spot the Real One From a Scam - AOL Medicare mailed 1.3 million new cards after a data breach. Here's how to spot a real card from a scam, what to look for, and how to verify yours safely.

One in eight U.S. adults takes GLP-1 medications. Now Medicare is covering the drug for weight loss for eligible individuals.

One in eight U.S. adults uses GLP-1 drugs; Medicare now opens weight-loss access The use of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic or Wegovy has ballooned over the past few years, with one in eight American adults currently taking a GLP-1 medication

Medicare enrollees don’t have to pay out-of-pocket for the annual wellness visit, but asking about symptoms or medications could trigger unexpected medical bills. Share this with your clients.

Medicare’s Free ‘Annual Wellness Visit’ Isn’t a Physical. Ask the Wrong Question and a Bill Follows. Medicare promises a free annual visit, yet bills keep arriving in the mail for patients who thought they did everything right. The trap hides inside a single question asked at the wrong moment.

Are your clients worried about paying the IRMAA surcharge on Medicare Part B? This article explains how a Roth conversion can help.

How a Roth Conversion Can Save You Thousands in Medicare Costs Avoid costly IRMAA surcharges on Medicare Part B and D. See how timing your Roth conversion correctly can slash your future premiums.

What’s in a name? A woman’s name is too long to fit on her Medicare card, and it’s caused claims to be denied.

Colorado woman's name too long to fit on Medicare insurance card, causing claims to be denied Insurance can be a hassle for anyone. For one Coloradan, that hassle has been magnified all because of her name.

Summer heat isn’t just an inconvenience. It’s a threat to personal health, especially for older adults. Share these tips on how to avoid heat-related illness with your clients.

Helping Seniors Avoid Heat-Related Illness - Western Asset Protection Summer heat is particularly dangerous for seniors. Share these summertime wellness tips to help senior clients avoid heat-related illness.

Have you claimed your agency’s Google Business Profile? It’s an easy (and free!) way to attract local business and control your agency’s online presence.

How to Turn Your Google Business Profile into a Lead Generator - Western Asset Protection Google Business Profile for insurance agents is a powerful lead generator, and setting your profile up is easy.

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