The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) rate Medicare plans on their health and drug services. This lets you easily compare plans based on quality and performance. Star Ratings are based on factors that…
It is always our goal to make sure you're informed and aware of updates happening in the Medicare market. This year, a handful of members have received a letter from their insurance carrier about a…
IT'S TIME TO SCHEDULE YOUR ANNUAL REVIEW! Each year, many Medicare plans experience changes to premiums, benefits, drug coverage, and provider networks. Reviewing your plan ensures that your coverage continues to meet your needs for…
As you may have already noticed, we are starting to see market trends concerning annual premium increases that warrant a conversation about your supplement choices. For many years, a very popular plan has been the…
Traveling is one of the best things you can do during your hard-earned retirement. Depending on what type of Medicare coverage you are enrolled in, your insurance may cover you differently while you are away from…
Why do I need Life Insurance? We get it. Life insurance isn’t an easy topic to sit down and plan for, but neglecting it can be a heavy weight to place on your loved ones…
May is Mental Health Awareness Month -- so it's a perfect time to pause and reflect on the importance of mental wellbeing for ourselves and those around us. According to the National Alliance on Mental…
Did you lose dental benefits this year due to changes to your existing Medicare coverage? Here at SBS, we love Making Medicare Easy and we are so honored to have you as a client of…
Medicare Advantage plans often have contracted groups of doctors, hospitals and other healthcare providers called networks. Sometimes these networks are strictly local to your area and sometimes they’re nationwide. Before enrolling in a Medicare Advantage…
Did you know? Medicare has over 20 different enrollment periods that allow individuals to change their coverage. Meaning, there is NEVER a bad time to review your options! Initial Enrollment PeriodAnnual Enrollment PeriodNew to MedicareOctober…
