Tag Archive: retiree

Nov 29

Medicare beneficiaries face increases in 2013

Medicare 2013 Deductibles

Yes, we all heard the President say … Medicare isn’t changing.  But guess what, it is.  In January 2013 (next month) Medicare beneficiaries will face higher deductibles, higher daily co-payments, and also the Part B premium will increased slightly.  According to Mutual of Omaha Insurance company, a provider of Medicare supplement plans and the U.S. …

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Nov 08

Medicare Part D Penalty

If you did not enroll in Part D of Medicare, you may owe a late enrollment penalty if your initial enrollment period is over and there has been more than a 63 day gap. Part D late enrollment penalty | Medicare.gov. You can avoid the penalty in some cases if you have creditable prescription drug …

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Oct 19

Kodak ends health care to save billions!!! Who is next???

Read the full story at Business Insurance On The Go. On October 11, 2012, Kodak Co said it was ending retiree health care and survivor benefits at the end of 2012.  Seems as tho Kodak was already in bankruptcy proceedings and they feel this will help improve its liquidity.  Sad that retirees thought they were safe …

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