by Joe Bachmeier | Jun 18, 2019 | Medicare, Medicare Enrollment
“Are you a smoker or non-smoker?” This is one of two questions that I need to ask a potential policyholder when underwriting them for a Medigap plan, also known as a supplement plan to Medicare. The other question I am required to ask, well not really ask but I need...
by Greg Gudis | May 30, 2019 | Medicare, Medicare Enrollment, Medigap
Video Transcript Hey folks Greg Gudis from BGA insurance group here, your Medicare guide. I’m reaching out to you today because a lot of folks ask me this question all the time, I get this every day. What is the difference between Plan F from plan G? Why would I...
by Joe Bachmeier | May 28, 2019 | Medicare
Over my career as a broker for BGA Insurance Group, I have always prided myself as an agent who shoots it straight as far as the truth goes and someone who is patient with my clients. As a matter of fact, all my agents pride themselves in that manner and have proven...
by Joe Bachmeier | May 16, 2019 | Medicaid, Medicare
This is a matter that Medicare ready folks who think they may qualify because of low income “LIS” should at least inquire about. To very clear, if you are eligible as a Medicare beneficiary who has had a limited income, you may qualify for various government programs...
by Greg Gudis | Mar 22, 2019 | Medicare
What is MACRA and how does it affect me? That is the question many seniors have been asking when it comes to the changes about to come to Medicare in 2020. Here at BGA our clients and prospective clients look to us when they have questions about retirement related...
by Joe Bachmeier | Jan 17, 2019 | Medicare, News & Announcements
How can it not be? A watch that detects if you have taken a fall or better yet, detects atrial fibrillation, because the watch also has features electrocardiogram to measure your heart’s rhythm. If you noticed over the last couple of years especially if you have...
by Joe Bachmeier | Dec 29, 2018 | Medicare Advantage, Medicare Enrollment, News & Announcements
In 2019, a new Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period will run from January 1st all the way to March 31st every year. Finally, this is what everyone has been asking for! If you’re enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan, you’ll have a one-time opportunity to switch...
by Joe Bachmeier | Oct 9, 2018 | Medicare Advantage, Medicare Enrollment, News & Announcements
Ok, so what do you get when you cross an insurance carrier with an ex-politician? You get an ex-politician who’s taking the money and running and knows absolutely nothing about the Medicare Advantage business. What does this mean to you, the Medicare recipient?...
by Greg Gudis | Oct 1, 2018 | Medicare Enrollment, Medigap, News & Announcements
Summer, Fall, Winter…don’t forget Medicare Season!!! It comes every year just as the color of the leaves start changing the Medicare Annual Election Period. On October 1st, insurance carriers can finally show you what they are going to have available for you for...
by Joe Bachmeier | Aug 30, 2018 | Medigap
Medicare Part B “Excess Charges” is a term that you might encounter with Medicare Supplement, or Medigap, plans. These are charges that a doctor adds above and beyond the Medicare-approved amount for a procedure or service. Ok, so do you know what this...
