Yes, you can often drop your Medicare Advantage plan and return to Original Medicare, but the timing matters. You also need to understand how you will get prescription drug coverage and whether you can qualify for a Medicare Supplement Insurance policy.
At Stark Associates Insurance Agency, we have helped […]
Turning 65 is an exciting milestone, but when it comes to health insurance, it can also feel […]
One of the most common questions people approaching Medicare ask is, “How much will Medicare cost me each month?”
What’s surprising is that many people don’t ask this question until they’re already receiving Social Security or getting close to their retirement […]
After years of helping individuals and families navigate Medicare, I’m excited to announce the launch of my new book, Medicare, You Earned This!
I wrote this book for one simple reason: Medicare has become far too confusing.
If you or someone you know is approaching […]
Every fall, Medicare’s Open Enrollment gives you a window to review your prescription drug coverage and make sure you’re still in the right plan for the year ahead. For 2027, that review matters more than usual — there are real changes coming to Part D, and most of them work […]
You finally retire.
You’ve spent decades paying into Medicare.
Then you get your first Medicare-related bills and think:
“Wait a minute… I thought Medicare was supposed to be affordable.”
If your Medicare costs are approaching $500 a month—or even […]
If there’s one lesson I’ve learned after helping hundreds of families prepare for retirement, it’s this:
The best plans are made before they’re needed.
Recently, I sat down with estate […]
Medicare continues to evolve, and one of the latest proposed changes from the Trump Administration is the decision to end a Medicare prescription drug subsidy program that was created as a temporary measure to help stabilize premiums in the Medicare Part D market.
If you’re enrolled in Medicare—or approaching […]
Turning 65 and becoming eligible for Medicare is a major milestone. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the most confusing times for many Americans. Medicare has many moving parts, and making the wrong decision can lead to unnecessary costs, coverage gaps, and lifelong penalties.
At Stark Associates Insurance Agency, we […]
For years, one of the most common questions we’ve heard at Stark Associates Insurance Agency has been:
“Will Medicare ever cover weight-loss medications?”
Until recently, the answer was generally no.
Now, that has changed for many Medicare beneficiaries.
Beginning July 1, 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services […]
