We are right in the middle of Medicare Open Enrollment Period (OEP) where Medicare members can make a one-time change to their Medicare Advantage plan. Both Medicare AEP (Annual Enrollment Period) and OEP are fraught with television ads featuring celebrities--who, I'll bet my last dollar know absolutely nothing about Medicare--advising you to call some toll-free number and have your Medicare plan reviewed. Now, marketing companies have gotten creative showing men or women in scrubs or a lab coat urging you to do the same before March 31st when OEP ends. Do NOT Make That Call! These people are actors, not actual doctors, nurses or Medicare experts. They know absolutely nothing about Medicare nor are they familiar with Your Situation, or Your Provider Network in Your Parish. If you are new to Medicare or unhappy with the Medicare Advantage plan you joined during AEP, please give Connie, our local, educated, trained, and seasoned, Medicare Agent a call at: 337-310-2253 Until next time, be aware of those who proport to know more about what you need in a Medicare plan when they are usually operating from whole other state! Tommy Curtis and Staff Disclaimers:
ALL material on this blog is available for informational purposes only. Life, Health and Medicare Products marketed through Curtis & Associates Financial Services, Inc. {A Life and Health Agency} Medicare has neither endorsed nor reviewed this information. Not connected or affiliated with any United States Government or State agency. Calling this number will direct you to a licensed Agent/Broker. *By contacting us and providing information, you agree that an authorized representative or licensed insurance agent may contact you by phone, e-mail or mail to answer your questions and provide additional information about Medicare Advantage, Part D or Medicare Supplement Insurance plans. Article © 2023 Pamela S Thibodeaux Today’s post will cover a little bit about a whole lot. Let’s begin with Medicare… As licensed agents, we receive information from the Department of Insurance. The latest was urging Seniors to “be vigilant against Medicare Scams during open enrollment (AEP) which ends on December 7th.” We can’t stress this enough. The newsletter also warned against “high pressure” sales tactics. It's cooling down here in SWLA and relief from 100 degrees is definitely welcome but don't be fooled. Cooler does not mean our drought is over. We are still dangerously lacking in annual rainfall and the humidity is severely low for this time of year, making fires of any sort, a hazard. In fact, the burn ban is still in effect across the entire state except for Allen and Ascension parishes! Check out last month's post for more information. One great thing about fall is the cooler temps will help us avoid hurricanes, although we still need to be aware and alert for Gulf storms. So, stay prepared! Some folks are not a fan of colder temperatures and will be using their space heaters from here on through winter. Please be aware of safety measures when it comes to heating your home. Many choose fall for their family vacations. If you're one of them, check out our travel tips and have a wonderful time! Medicare AEP is open and it's time for Medicare recipients to review their coverage. If you are in need of a local Medicare agent, give us a call. Remember, you only have until December 7th to make changes to your Medicare insurance coverage. Don't put it off until the last minute and risk losing out on benefits that may be available to you! With fall comes Halloween and then we barrel into the Holiday season. Remember, kids will be out and about more and more as the year comes to an end. Stay alert and practice safe driving and holiday safety. As we move into the last quarter of 2023, we here at Curtis Insurance know and understand the value of kindness and gratitude and we'd like to take this time to Thank YOU ALL for your patronage. We appreciate your business and ask if you are happy with our services, please consider leaving a Google review. Until next time take care and remember.... in life you receive what you give, multiplied, therefore give good things, loving thoughts, kind words and deeds. Tommy Curtis and Staff Disclaimers: ALL material on this blog is available for informational purposes only. Life, Health and Medicare Products marketed through Curtis & Associates Financial Services, Inc. {A Life and Health Agency} Medicare has neither endorsed nor reviewed this information. Not connected or affiliated with any United States Government or State agency. Calling this number will direct you to a licensed Agent/Broker. *By contacting us and providing information, you agree that an authorized representative or licensed insurance agent may contact you by phone, e-mail or mail to answer your questions and provide additional information about Medicare Advantage, Part D or Medicare Supplement Insurance plans. Article © 2023 Pamela S Thibodeaux |
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