by Dave Silver | Feb 13, 2020 | Blog
You might think that the question of whether Medicare covers the expense of acquiring a scooter (also known as a powered mobility device) or manually operated wheelchair would be a straightforward one. Either Medicare covers the cost or it doesn’t, right? But...
by Dave Silver | Feb 6, 2020 | Blog
The eligibility requirements for Medicare are complex. The age for eligibility as well as the different open enrollment periods are the cause of bewilderment for many. But eligibility for immigrants can be especially confusing. Below we discuss what is required for...
by Dave Silver | Jun 24, 2019 | Blog
Unlike original Medicare, Medicare Advantage Plans offer many extra benefits. Before I get into the extra benefits, I would like to caution you. Many people may make their decision on coverage based on these extra benefits. You have to understand that these are health...
by Dave Silver | Jun 24, 2019 | Blog
If you have Medicare and are ready to retire, there a few things you need to know. When people call me who are going through this they are worried about “penalties”. In most cases the penalties do not apply. Some people will never apply for...
by Dave Silver | May 22, 2019 | Blog, Medicare Insurance Information - Dave Silver Insurance Blog
Veterans and Medicare About half of the people I work with on their Medicare are Veterans. Often times these folks go to the VA for all of their care and do not receive any care outside the VA from civilian doctors unless it’s a medical emergency. That being said,...