{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"Good Neighbor Medicare Services","home_page_url":"https://gnm65.com","description":"Good Neighbor Medicare Services","author":{"name":"Good Neighbor Medicare Services"},"items":[{"id":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/new-email-for-sarita","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/413ecfab-34af-4a16-a045-f1b722756402/blob-0010.png\"/><p>At the very beginning of my career an agent scoffed at my business name and email address.</p>","url":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/new-email-for-sarita","title":"New Email For Sarita","summary":"At the very beginning of my career an agent scoffed at my business name and email address.","date_modified":"2026-05-26T21:09:06Z"},{"id":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/my-devoted-members","html_content":"<p>As you know your plan covers your dental needs differently than what other carriers do.  You are on a Reimbursement system.</p>","url":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/my-devoted-members","title":"My Devoted Members","summary":"As you know your plan covers your dental needs differently than what other carriers do.  You are on a Reimbursement system.","date_modified":"2026-04-30T21:07:32Z"},{"id":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/i-have-job-security-for-now","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/88379\"/><p>.</p>","url":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/i-have-job-security-for-now","title":"I have Job Security, for now","summary":".","date_modified":"2026-03-16T16:38:55Z"},{"id":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/how-to-handle-those-sneaky-%E2%80%9Cmedicare%E2%80%9D-phone-calls","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/103440\"/><p>You’ve probably noticed the calls are getting trickier. The number looks local, sometimes there’s even a friendly-sounding name on the caller ID, and often the person is hard to understand because they’re calling from ov...</p>","url":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/how-to-handle-those-sneaky-%E2%80%9Cmedicare%E2%80%9D-phone-calls","title":"How to Handle Those Sneaky “Medicare” Phone Calls","summary":"You’ve probably noticed the calls are getting trickier. The number looks local, sometimes there’s even a friendly-sounding name on the caller ID, and often the person is hard to understand because they’re calling from ov...","date_modified":"2026-02-22T18:21:25Z"},{"id":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/what-my-20th-anniversary-has-to-do-with-your-medicare-coverage","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/413ecfab-34af-4a16-a045-f1b722756402/0B121799-C53D-4E01-8713-B53F6BC9A160_1_105_c.jpeg\"/><p>This year, my husband and I are celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary, and it’s made me think a lot about commitments that last. We’re celebrating in our own quirky way—by stretching his vacation days and visiting our...</p>","url":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/what-my-20th-anniversary-has-to-do-with-your-medicare-coverage","title":"What My 20th Anniversary Has to Do With Your Medicare Coverage","summary":"This year, my husband and I are celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary, and it’s made me think a lot about commitments that last. We’re celebrating in our own quirky way—by stretching his vacation days and visiting our...","date_modified":"2026-02-22T18:13:37Z"},{"id":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/have-you-scheduled-your-medicare-annual-wellness-visit-yet","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/8553\"/><p>As the year starts rolling, it’s a great time to schedule your Medicare Annual Wellness Visit. This visit is covered under Medicare and is designed to help you and your doctor stay ahead of any health changes. It’s not a...</p>","url":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/have-you-scheduled-your-medicare-annual-wellness-visit-yet","title":"Have You Scheduled Your Medicare Annual Wellness Visit Yet?","summary":"As the year starts rolling, it’s a great time to schedule your Medicare Annual Wellness Visit. This visit is covered under Medicare and is designed to help you and your doctor stay ahead of any health changes. It’s not a...","date_modified":"2026-02-22T17:54:51Z"},{"id":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/how-i%E2%80%99m-showing-up-for-you-and-your-medicare-plan-this-year","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/gpOB68G\"/><p>This year marks our 20th wedding anniversary, and our celebration plan is a little unconventional—but perfectly us! Instead of one big getaway, we’re stretching my husband’s vacation days and visiting our kids in differe...</p>","url":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/how-i%E2%80%99m-showing-up-for-you-and-your-medicare-plan-this-year","title":"How I’m Showing Up for You and Your Medicare Plan This Year","summary":"This year marks our 20th wedding anniversary, and our celebration plan is a little unconventional—but perfectly us! Instead of one big getaway, we’re stretching my husband’s vacation days and visiting our kids in differe...","date_modified":"2026-02-22T17:50:29Z"},{"id":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/medicare-advantage-open-enrollment---rabbit-season-or-duck-season","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/413ecfab-34af-4a16-a045-f1b722756402/Rabbit%20Season%20Duck%20Season%20Nope%20Medicare%20Season.jpg\"/><p>Many people on Medicare feel overwhelmed by uninvited calls and messages about “extra benefits,” but federal rules are designed to protect you and give you control over who contacts you and when. The goal is to stay info...</p>","url":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/medicare-advantage-open-enrollment---rabbit-season-or-duck-season","title":"Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment - Rabbit Season or Duck Season","summary":"Many people on Medicare feel overwhelmed by uninvited calls and messages about “extra benefits,” but federal rules are designed to protect you and give you control over who contacts you and when. The goal is to stay info...","date_modified":"2026-01-16T13:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/the-rough-ride-of-2025","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/413ecfab-34af-4a16-a045-f1b722756402/Alpenglow%20Healthcare%20Newsletter%20header%20.jpg\"/><p>This last Annual Enrollment was a doozy, and yes, your broker survived it. Ai has not stolen the job yet, so the plan is to keep showing up as a real human who knows you and your situation.</p>","url":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/the-rough-ride-of-2025","title":"The Rough Ride of 2025","summary":"This last Annual Enrollment was a doozy, and yes, your broker survived it. Ai has not stolen the job yet, so the plan is to keep showing up as a real human who knows you and your situation.","date_modified":"2025-12-20T21:55:47Z"},{"id":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/important-dates","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/413ecfab-34af-4a16-a045-f1b722756402/Important%20clip%20art.jpeg\"/><p>Open Enrollment (called Annual Enrollment or Annual Election) Period begins October 1st and ends December 7th.</p>","url":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/important-dates","title":"Important Dates","summary":"Open Enrollment (called Annual Enrollment or Annual Election) Period begins October 1st and ends December 7th.","date_modified":"2025-08-31T17:56:53Z"},{"id":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/new-medicare-requirement-prior-authorization-in-6-states","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/413ecfab-34af-4a16-a045-f1b722756402/Colorful%20map%20of%20the%20USA%20clipart%20.jpeg\"/><p>Original Medicare: Prior Authorization Begins in 2026 for Six States</p>","url":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/new-medicare-requirement-prior-authorization-in-6-states","title":"New Medicare Requirement: Prior Authorization in 6 States","summary":"Original Medicare: Prior Authorization Begins in 2026 for Six States","date_modified":"2025-07-15T23:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/part-d-prescription-costs-in-2026-what%E2%80%99s-changing","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/413ecfab-34af-4a16-a045-f1b722756402/Man%20viewing%20prescription%20bottle%20clipart.jpeg\"/><p>If you're enrolled in a Medicare Part D plan—either standalone or as part of a Medicare Advantage plan—there are two key cost changes coming in 2026 that you should be aware of.</p>","url":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/part-d-prescription-costs-in-2026-what%E2%80%99s-changing","title":"Part D Prescription Costs in 2026: What’s Changing?","summary":"If you're enrolled in a Medicare Part D plan—either standalone or as part of a Medicare Advantage plan—there are two key cost changes coming in 2026 that you should be aware of.","date_modified":"2025-07-15T17:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/medicare-prescription-payment-plan-mppp-what-to-know-for-2026","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/413ecfab-34af-4a16-a045-f1b722756402/Fish%20swimming%20clipart.jpeg\"/><p>The Medicare Prescription Payment Plan (MPPP) was introduced in 2025 to help reduce the burden of high prescription drug costs. Instead of paying the full cost of your medications at the pharmacy, this zero-interest prog...</p>","url":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/medicare-prescription-payment-plan-mppp-what-to-know-for-2026","title":"Medicare Prescription Payment Plan (MPPP): What to Know for 2026","summary":"The Medicare Prescription Payment Plan (MPPP) was introduced in 2025 to help reduce the burden of high prescription drug costs. Instead of paying the full cost of your medications at the pharmacy, this zero-interest prog...","date_modified":"2025-07-15T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/when-health-insurance-ends-this-kicks-in-to-protect-you-finances","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/413ecfab-34af-4a16-a045-f1b722756402/Pig%20umbrella%20raining%20clipart%20.jpeg\"/><p>Extra Financial Protection: Why It Matters for Medicare Supplement and Advantage Members</p>","url":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/when-health-insurance-ends-this-kicks-in-to-protect-you-finances","title":"When Health Insurance Ends: this kicks in to protect financially","summary":"Extra Financial Protection: Why It Matters for Medicare Supplement and Advantage Members","date_modified":"2025-07-14T22:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/major-carriers-make-major-announcements","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/413ecfab-34af-4a16-a045-f1b722756402/Trumpet%20player%20clipart.jpeg\"/><p>What Medicare Members Need to Know for 2025</p>","url":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/major-carriers-make-major-announcements","title":"Major Carriers Make Major Announcements","summary":"What Medicare Members Need to Know for 2025","date_modified":"2025-07-12T22:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/medicare-after-age-65-is-it-possible-yes","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/413ecfab-34af-4a16-a045-f1b722756402/Retirement%20Party%20Working%20past%2065%20.jpg\"/><p>If you’re past your 65th birthday and still not enrolled in Medicare, don’t panic—you can still sign up. But there are a few key things you need to know to avoid penalties and delays.</p>","url":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/medicare-after-age-65-is-it-possible-yes","title":"Medicare After Age 65?  Is it possible? YES.","summary":"If you’re past your 65th birthday and still not enrolled in Medicare, don’t panic—you can still sign up. But there are a few key things you need to know to avoid penalties and delays.","date_modified":"2025-07-11T22:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/how-to-spot-a-stroke","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/413ecfab-34af-4a16-a045-f1b722756402/Spot%20a%20stroke%20clipart%20.jpeg\"/><p>My neighbor was away from home on business in another state when her husband had a stroke and fell down a flight of stairs.  He was managing their household while she was away - two kids and her grandmother who has demen...</p>","url":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/how-to-spot-a-stroke","title":"How to SPOT a STROKE","summary":"My neighbor was away from home on business in another state when her husband had a stroke and fell down a flight of stairs.  He was managing their household while she was away - two kids and her grandmother who has demen...","date_modified":"2025-07-10T21:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/heart-attack-symptoms","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/413ecfab-34af-4a16-a045-f1b722756402/Brief%20symptoms%20of%20a%20heart%20attack%20clipart%20.jpeg\"/><p>My father was 16 years old when my grandmother passed of a Heart Attack.  </p>","url":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/heart-attack-symptoms","title":"Heart Attack Symptoms","summary":"My father was 16 years old when my grandmother passed of a Heart Attack.  ","date_modified":"2025-07-08T23:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/i%E2%80%99m-now-a-broker-for-individual-family-plans-in-colorado","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/413ecfab-34af-4a16-a045-f1b722756402/Untitled%20-%20July%2016%2C%202025%2010.27-d8314f6.jpg\"/><p>Special Announcement: I'm Now Licensed to Help with Colorado Individual & Family Health Insurance</p>","url":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/i%E2%80%99m-now-a-broker-for-individual-family-plans-in-colorado","title":"I’m Now a Broker for Individual & Family Plans in Colorado","summary":"Special Announcement: I'm Now Licensed to Help with Colorado Individual & Family Health Insurance","date_modified":"2025-07-02T23:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/extreme-data-breach-google-microsoft-and-apple","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/413ecfab-34af-4a16-a045-f1b722756402/Kim%20Komando%20article%20header%20May%2031%202025.png\"/><p>May 31, 2025 </p>","url":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/extreme-data-breach-google-microsoft-and-apple","title":"Extreme Data Breach: Google, Microsoft and Apple","summary":"May 31, 2025 ","date_modified":"2025-05-31T20:05:59Z"},{"id":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/are-you-paying-more-than-185-for-part-b","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/413ecfab-34af-4a16-a045-f1b722756402/LIFE%20CHANGING%20EVENTS%20-%20IRMAA.png\"/><p>You can have this amount adjusted if you have experienced a \"LIFE CHANGING EVENT\".   I am showing the chart directly from form SSA-44 and below is a guided tour of how to fill the form in.</p>","url":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/are-you-paying-more-than-185-for-part-b","title":"Are you paying more than $185 for Part B?","summary":"You can have this amount adjusted if you have experienced a \"LIFE CHANGING EVENT\".   I am showing the chart directly from form SSA-44 and below is a guided tour of how to fill the form in.","date_modified":"2025-04-29T21:16:33Z"},{"id":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/how-to-sign-up-for-medicare-past-age-65","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/413ecfab-34af-4a16-a045-f1b722756402/Footsteps%20clip%20art.jpeg\"/><p>Want a VISUAL of the steps?  My LOOM video is at the bottom of the post.</p>","url":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/how-to-sign-up-for-medicare-past-age-65","title":"How To: Sign Up For Medicare past Age 65","summary":"Want a VISUAL of the steps?  My LOOM video is at the bottom of the post.","date_modified":"2025-04-18T21:51:27Z"},{"id":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/goodno-great-news-for-medicare-beneficiaries","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/5705\"/><p>GOOD NEWS about Medicare support from our government.    A little history that I experienced: The inflation reduction act of 2022 began an evolution of change in Medicare with the goal of reducing the cost of healthcare ...</p>","url":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/goodno-great-news-for-medicare-beneficiaries","title":"Good...no GREAT news for Medicare Beneficiaries","summary":"GOOD NEWS about Medicare support from our government.    A little history that I experienced: The inflation reduction act of 2022 began an evolution of change in Medicare with the goal of reducing the cost of healthcare ...","date_modified":"2025-04-09T16:28:56Z"},{"id":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/knock-knock-hello-any-humans-left","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/413ecfab-34af-4a16-a045-f1b722756402/Screenshot%202025-04-03%20at%209.16.17%E2%80%AFAM.png\"/><p>by Sarita Shoemaker</p>","url":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/knock-knock-hello-any-humans-left","title":"Knock-knock. Hello?  Any humans left?","summary":"by Sarita Shoemaker","date_modified":"2025-04-03T15:56:33Z"},{"id":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/your-carriers-member-services","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/W5W4A5\"/><p>Please BOOKMARK this page to keep it simple if you need to find your Carrier Member Services direct number or website.   There are a LOT of reasons to keep this information at hand, starting with losing your Member Card ...</p>","url":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/your-carriers-member-services","title":"Your Carrier's Member Services","summary":"Please BOOKMARK this page to keep it simple if you need to find your Carrier Member Services direct number or website.   There are a LOT of reasons to keep this information at hand, starting with losing your Member Card ...","date_modified":"2025-03-12T14:37:14Z"},{"id":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/recipe-fabulous-garbanzo-beans","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/413ecfab-34af-4a16-a045-f1b722756402/Garbanzo%20Bean%20recipe%20idea%20.png\"/><p>I have decided to help you with recipes that are not only filling and flavorful but they are healthy as well!  With so many people receiving a monthly allowance for \"healthy groceries\" from their healthcare provider**, I...</p>","url":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/recipe-fabulous-garbanzo-beans","title":"Medicare Advantage and Recipe Ideas","summary":"I have decided to help you with recipes that are not only filling and flavorful but they are healthy as well!  With so many people receiving a monthly allowance for \"healthy groceries\" from their healthcare provider**, I...","date_modified":"2025-03-08T17:42:14Z"},{"id":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/medical-billing-how-to-win","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/413ecfab-34af-4a16-a045-f1b722756402/Boxer%20ready%20to%20rumble%20for%20blog%20post.jpeg\"/><p>Problems with medical billing are like the flu.  You know they happen and you do your best to keep them out of your life!  </p>","url":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/medical-billing-how-to-win","title":"Medical Billing: how to win","summary":"Problems with medical billing are like the flu.  You know they happen and you do your best to keep them out of your life!  ","date_modified":"2025-02-21T15:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/thinking-about-travel","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/413ecfab-34af-4a16-a045-f1b722756402/Couple%20thinking%20about%20travel%20clipart.jpeg\"/><p>Medicare is great within the United States but if you plan to leave you should prepare with additional and specific health coverage.</p>","url":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/thinking-about-travel","title":"Thinking about travel? What about Medicare coverage?","summary":"Medicare is great within the United States but if you plan to leave you should prepare with additional and specific health coverage.","date_modified":"2025-02-06T20:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/recipe-breakfast-grab-n-go","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/413ecfab-34af-4a16-a045-f1b722756402/Breakfast%20egg%20sausage%20.jpeg\"/><p>How to eat and run with something savory and quick...</p>","url":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/recipe-breakfast-grab-n-go","title":"Recipe: Breakfast Grab-N-Go","summary":"How to eat and run with something savory and quick...","date_modified":"2025-01-21T15:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/call-your-parents","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/413ecfab-34af-4a16-a045-f1b722756402/Call%20your%20parents%20Good%20Neighbor%20Medicare%20.jpeg\"/><p>Most of us want to choose a healthcare plan and LEAVE IT ALONE year after year.  That is definitely ideal, but this year it is far from possible.</p>","url":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/call-your-parents","title":"Call Your Parents","summary":"Most of us want to choose a healthcare plan and LEAVE IT ALONE year after year.  That is definitely ideal, but this year it is far from possible.","date_modified":"2025-01-07T15:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/where-is-my-new-member-card","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/413ecfab-34af-4a16-a045-f1b722756402/Firefly_b59edd5f-e18e-41ed-adfe-befdff78c85c.jpeg\"/><p>The end of Open Enrollment (also called Annual Enrollment Period) was December 7th midnight.</p>","url":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/where-is-my-new-member-card","title":"Where is my new Member Card?","summary":"The end of Open Enrollment (also called Annual Enrollment Period) was December 7th midnight.","date_modified":"2024-12-28T17:26:08Z"},{"id":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/story-time-protecting-yourself-in-healthcare","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/413ecfab-34af-4a16-a045-f1b722756402/Woman%20in%20crisis%20clipart%20.jpeg\"/><p>Three quick stories that can save you stress, peace of mind and MONEY!!</p>","url":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/story-time-protecting-yourself-in-healthcare","title":"Story Time: Protecting Yourself In Healthcare","summary":"Three quick stories that can save you stress, peace of mind and MONEY!!","date_modified":"2024-12-05T16:15:46Z"},{"id":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/chronic-conditions","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/413ecfab-34af-4a16-a045-f1b722756402/Chronic%20or%20Acute%20Conditions%20Clip%20art.jpeg\"/><p>Medicare allows plans for people dealing with Chronic Conditions.  </p>","url":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/chronic-conditions","title":"Chronic Conditions","summary":"Medicare allows plans for people dealing with Chronic Conditions.  ","date_modified":"2024-10-11T17:49:45Z"},{"id":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/prediction-48%25-of-seniors-will-demand-a-plan-change","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/413ecfab-34af-4a16-a045-f1b722756402/Research%20Clip%20Art.jpeg\"/><p>Carriers pay a 3rd Party Company named Deft Research to gather unbiased data on the communities they serve before Annual Enrollment Period (AEP). With the Inflation Reduction Act in it’s final stages of execution for Med...</p>","url":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/prediction-48%25-of-seniors-will-demand-a-plan-change","title":"Prediction: 48% of Seniors Will Demand A Plan Change","summary":"Carriers pay a 3rd Party Company named Deft Research to gather unbiased data on the communities they serve before Annual Enrollment Period (AEP). With the Inflation Reduction Act in it’s final stages of execution for Med...","date_modified":"2024-08-21T23:21:14Z"},{"id":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/prior-authorizations---extremely-important","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/413ecfab-34af-4a16-a045-f1b722756402/Reading%20a%20bill%20clip%20art.jpeg\"/><p>Did you know that getting a Prior Authorization is something your Provider may REQUIRE no matter what plan you are on?</p>","url":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/prior-authorizations---extremely-important","title":"Prior Authorizations - Extremely Important","summary":"Did you know that getting a Prior Authorization is something your Provider may REQUIRE no matter what plan you are on?","date_modified":"2024-08-21T22:49:18Z"},{"id":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/optum-closes-urgent-care-clinics","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/413ecfab-34af-4a16-a045-f1b722756402/Urgent%20Care%20clip%20art.jpeg\"/><p>As a perk to working with Optum for almost 2 years, I met with the Patient Experience Director to get a better idea of the Optum Urgent Care Closures you may have heard about.  The bottom line is they are focusing on Pri...</p>","url":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/optum-closes-urgent-care-clinics","title":"Optum Closes Urgent Care Clinics","summary":"As a perk to working with Optum for almost 2 years, I met with the Patient Experience Director to get a better idea of the Optum Urgent Care Closures you may have heard about.  The bottom line is they are focusing on Pri...","date_modified":"2024-08-21T22:42:19Z"},{"id":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/preventative-medicare---it-is-awesome","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/413ecfab-34af-4a16-a045-f1b722756402/Bone%20Density.jpeg\"/><p>If you haven’t set an appointment to get any of the 27 Preventatives that come with Medicare, I highly suggest you do this.</p>","url":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/preventative-medicare---it-is-awesome","title":"Preventative Medicare - It Is Awesome","summary":"If you haven’t set an appointment to get any of the 27 Preventatives that come with Medicare, I highly suggest you do this.","date_modified":"2024-08-21T22:36:56Z"},{"id":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/not-much-ticks-me-off-more-than-this","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/413ecfab-34af-4a16-a045-f1b722756402/Digital%20Hacker%20clipart%20.jpeg\"/><p>Criminals come in all shapes and sizes these days. Some look like caring individuals, invisible people, or openly intimidate you (so you can at least avoid them).</p>","url":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/not-much-ticks-me-off-more-than-this","title":"Not Much Ticks Me Off More Than This","summary":"Criminals come in all shapes and sizes these days. Some look like caring individuals, invisible people, or openly intimidate you (so you can at least avoid them).","date_modified":"2024-08-08T16:24:29Z"},{"id":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/you-need-to-understand-this-information","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/413ecfab-34af-4a16-a045-f1b722756402/Client%20SET%20APPOINTMENT%20Button%20.jpg\"/><p>In a nutshell: what Medicare Beneficiaries understand as the “drug plan” in their Medicare plan (both Advantage and Supplemental with Prescription Drug Plans as a standalone) are turning into something completely differe...</p>","url":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/you-need-to-understand-this-information","title":"YOU NEED TO UNDERSTAND THIS INFORMATION","summary":"In a nutshell: what Medicare Beneficiaries understand as the “drug plan” in their Medicare plan (both Advantage and Supplemental with Prescription Drug Plans as a standalone) are turning into something completely differe...","date_modified":"2024-08-08T16:12:04Z"},{"id":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/12-ways-to-bring-down-drug-costs","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/413ecfab-34af-4a16-a045-f1b722756402/Save%20Money%20Pig.jpeg\"/><p>1. Meet with your LICENSED Medicare Agent to review your drugs and what plans are available to you which will bring the costs down.</p>","url":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/12-ways-to-bring-down-drug-costs","title":"12 Ways to bring down drug costs","summary":"1. Meet with your LICENSED Medicare Agent to review your drugs and what plans are available to you which will bring the costs down.","date_modified":"2024-07-04T00:00:06Z"},{"id":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/referrals-are-golden","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/413ecfab-34af-4a16-a045-f1b722756402/Thank%20you%20clapping%20hands%20clip%20art.jpeg\"/><p>My heart is happy!  I just ran the reports of my business and YOUR REFERRALS to me are my number one source of business. </p>","url":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/referrals-are-golden","title":"Referrals Are Golden","summary":"My heart is happy!  I just ran the reports of my business and YOUR REFERRALS to me are my number one source of business. ","date_modified":"2024-06-22T20:52:50Z"},{"id":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/how-much-is-sarita-paid","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/413ecfab-34af-4a16-a045-f1b722756402/Cat%20working%20in%20office%20clipart%20.jpeg\"/><p>How much I’m paid is public knowledge.</p>","url":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/how-much-is-sarita-paid","title":"How Much Is Sarita Paid?","summary":"How much I’m paid is public knowledge.","date_modified":"2024-06-22T20:48:08Z"},{"id":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/the-donut-hole-is-going-away-repeat-the-donut-hole-is-going","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/413ecfab-34af-4a16-a045-f1b722756402/Inflation%20Reduction%20Act%20clipart%20.jpeg\"/><p>If you did not dig into the Inflation Reduction Act OF 2022 (https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/5376/text ) you might not realize your prescription drug plans are getting a complete MAKEOVER. The gra...</p>","url":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/the-donut-hole-is-going-away-repeat-the-donut-hole-is-going","title":"THE DONUT HOLE IS GOING AWAY. REPEAT: THE DONUT HOLE IS GOING...","summary":"If you did not dig into the Inflation Reduction Act OF 2022 (https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/5376/text ) you might not realize your prescription drug plans are getting a complete MAKEOVER. The gra...","date_modified":"2024-06-22T20:16:30Z"},{"id":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/oh-no","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/413ecfab-34af-4a16-a045-f1b722756402/Post%20Cards%20with%20no%20name%20IMG_6391.JPG\"/><p>Oh boy, my Marketing Division did not catch a BIG faux pas. The postcards I mailed to all of my clients forgot to ask clearly for their name.  </p>","url":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/oh-no","title":"Oh No!  ","summary":"Oh boy, my Marketing Division did not catch a BIG faux pas. The postcards I mailed to all of my clients forgot to ask clearly for their name.  ","date_modified":"2024-06-22T20:09:22Z"},{"id":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/2025-medicare-drug-plans","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/413ecfab-34af-4a16-a045-f1b722756402/Plan%20Year%202025%20PDP%20Changes%20graphic%20clip%20art.png\"/><p>Did you know that there will be drastic differences between every prior year of Medicare Drug Plan coverages compared to 2025?</p>","url":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/2025-medicare-drug-plans","title":"2025 Medicare Drug Plans","summary":"Did you know that there will be drastic differences between every prior year of Medicare Drug Plan coverages compared to 2025?","date_modified":"2024-06-05T20:36:02Z"},{"id":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/flagship-health","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/413ecfab-34af-4a16-a045-f1b722756402/Flagship%20Health%20Tour%20Feb%202024%20IMG_2596.JPG\"/><p>As a Broker I not only stay current on what every Carrier offers I also enjoy finding resources for care.  </p>","url":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/flagship-health","title":"Flagship Health","summary":"As a Broker I not only stay current on what every Carrier offers I also enjoy finding resources for care.  ","date_modified":"2024-02-03T02:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/avoid-part-b-penalties","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/413ecfab-34af-4a16-a045-f1b722756402/Good%20Neighbor%20Medicare%20Help%20-%20Medicare%20Part%20B.jpeg\"/><p>In the last 7 days, I have helped 40 people with questions and confusions they had about Medicare.</p>","url":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/avoid-part-b-penalties","title":"Avoid Part B Penalties","summary":"In the last 7 days, I have helped 40 people with questions and confusions they had about Medicare.","date_modified":"2023-12-15T20:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/medicaid-redetermination-2023","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/413ecfab-34af-4a16-a045-f1b722756402/Medicaid%20clipart%20Medicare.jpeg\"/><p>Every day I am getting direct notifications from the Medicare Advantage Carriers with information concerning the Medicaid Redetermination.</p>","url":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/medicaid-redetermination-2023","title":"Medicaid Redetermination 2023","summary":"Every day I am getting direct notifications from the Medicare Advantage Carriers with information concerning the Medicaid Redetermination.","date_modified":"2023-03-22T13:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/how-am-i-paid","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/413ecfab-34af-4a16-a045-f1b722756402/Paycheck%20Medicare%20clip%20art%20Blog%20copy.jpg\"/><p>I do not work for Medicare or Medicaid.  Nor do I work for the Carriers.  </p>","url":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/how-am-i-paid","title":"How Am I Paid?","summary":"I do not work for Medicare or Medicaid.  Nor do I work for the Carriers.  ","date_modified":"2023-03-22T00:42:06Z"},{"id":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/take-time-to-plan","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/413ecfab-34af-4a16-a045-f1b722756402/Make%20a%20Plan%20clipart%20Medicare.jpg\"/><p>If you are feeling ANY sort of angst about Medicare then I would recommend you sit down with someone that understands the process and make a plan of action.</p>","url":"https://gnm65.com/blog/f/take-time-to-plan","title":"Take Time To Plan","summary":"If you are feeling ANY sort of angst about Medicare then I would recommend you sit down with someone that understands the process and make a plan of action.","date_modified":"2023-03-10T19:46:40Z"}]}