From Dave Silver Insurance Blog

Social Security and Medicare are two programs that have many similarities and can often get confused. Medicare was established after Social Security in 1965. It is a government operated program for seniors ages 65 and older. Medicare is a program designed to give...

Advance Care Planning is the aspect of looking into a person’s future and determining what health care will be needed as they continue to age. This can often be difficult for some families to communicate about, but planning ahead will prevent unexpected mishaps in...

Medicare is one of the most popular types of insurances used today. People who have disabilities, or are ages 65 and older can qualify for Medicare. Medicare is composed of several different “parts.”  These “parts” can get confusing and many people have difficulty...

Medicare is the primary insurance that many people aged 65 years and older use.  Medicare consists of benefits offered by a federal health insurance program.  There are exceptions to who may use Medicare, but the general census is for 65 and older.  Medicare has...

Medicare is health insurance that is used by thousands of individuals age 65 or older. There are several “parts to Medicare and sometime it can confuse people on which “Part” they should be enrolled in and what is best for them. To avoid confusion, some seek Medicare...

Thousands of people age 65 and older have Medicare as their primary insurance. Many of these people have switched to a Medicare Advantage Plan, otherwise known as Part C. The unique plans are health coverage that is offered through private insurance companies that...

Medicare is a popular and thriving source for health coverage.  It provides health insurance for millions of people every year and continues to be a main contender in the health care field.  While many people choose basic Medicare options there are some that...

As you might be familiar with, the Medicare eligibility age is 65, and to be eligible you have to be an American citizen or legal permanent resident of at least five consecutive years. However, did you know you might be entitled for Medicare before age 65? Medicare...

Do you have plans of moving to another state or even another county within your state? Or perhaps you’ve just recently moved? If you say yes to these questions then it’s definitely a busy time for you. However, you still may need to complete some tasks in order to be...

Are you thinking about Medicare Supplement insurance? Medicare Supplement plans, also called Medigap plans, can help pay for out-of-pocket costs for services covered by Original Medicare (Part A and B). It’s necessary to select a Medigap plan option that matches your...

Social Security is usually dubbed as the most influential social program in the U.S. because of the income it yields retired workers each month. But you’d be making an error if you didn’t put Medicare, the program aims to provide medical care primarily to seniors aged...

In Medicare, there are specific documents that need to be submitted along with your application. The documents that you will need to provide are necessary in determining your past employment, citizenship status, age, and military status. It is necessary that you...

For over 50 years, Medicare has provided recipients with a guaranteed set of health care benefits in retirement. At present, there are 55 million Americans who rely on this crucial program. But with an approach to transforming Medicare into a program that is more...

If you’ve just finished enrolling in a Medicare program, the next thing you have to do is decide how you would want to receive Original Medicare (Part A and B) benefits and whether or not you need an additional coverage. Basically, you’ll be deciding is a Medicare...