Neer Agency

08/22/2017

HAPPY B-DAY CHARLES! He turns 65 today, so I'm sure he has some medicare questions.....

03/30/2017

VA Benefits as Credible Coverage – Part D Yes/Part B No

“If you are eligible for Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage, you need to know that enrollment in the VA health care system is considered creditable coverage for Medicare Part D purposes. This means that VA prescription drug coverage is at least as good as the Medicare Part D coverage. Since only Veterans may enroll in the VA health care system, dependents and family members do not receive credible coverage under the Veteran’s enrollment.

However, there is one significant area in which VA health care is NOT creditable coverage: Medicare Part B (outpatient health care, including doctors’ fees). Creditable coverage for Medicare Part B can only be provided through an employer. As a result, VA health care benefits to Veterans are not creditable coverage for the Part B program. So although a Veteran may avoid the late enrollment penalty for Medicare Part D by citing VA health care enrollment, that enrollment would not help the Veteran avoid the late enrollment penalty for Part B.”

03/29/2017

Diabetes self-management training

Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers outpatient diabetes self-management training (DSMT) to teach you to cope with and manage your diabetes. It includes tips for eating healthy, being active, monitoring blood sugar, taking drugs, and reducing risks. Medicare may cover up to 10 hours of initial DSMT.

Medicare.gov: the official U.S. government site for Medicare

03/28/2017

As the weather gets warmer, consider sharing these awesome activities with your little munchkins!

Back in the day, you whiled away the hours playing these imaginative outdoor games. Now, pass your favorite pastimes on to the grandkids.

03/27/2017

Enrolling in Medicare soon? This video helps you understand the basics! Have additional questions? Give me a call! 314-283-5925

http://www.MedicareMadeClear.com - Free video guide to Medicare Plans and Options including Medicare supplement information. Important Medicare insurance and...

03/24/2017

Here are some fun activity ideas for you and your family to do this weekend!

Over fifty fun things to do at weekends. Includes reading, culture, sports, and community activities.

03/23/2017

"From the best ways to budget to how to boost your earning potential like a pro, these nuggets of financial wisdom are as fresh as the day they were published."

50 Personal Finance Tips That Will Change the Way You Think About Money: Want to have the best money life ever? Here's w...

03/22/2017

Some Practical Ways to Reduce Anxiety

Set appropriate priorities – Important (Long Term) vs. Urgent (Short Term)
Have realistic expectations
Make room in your schedule for some quite time each day
Find inspiration in nature
Keep a sense of humor
Get regular exercise
Get sufficient sleep

03/22/2017

Do you know your resting, target, and maximum heart rate? Learn how to measure and manage your heart rate from the American Heart Association!

The American Heart Association explains the estimated target heart rates for different ages. Learn how to calculate and monitor your target heart rate, resting heart rate and target training heart rate.

03/22/2017

"The following tax tips were developed to help you avoid some of the common errors dealing with the standard deduction for seniors, the taxable amount of Social Security benefits, and the Credit for the Elderly and Disabled."

Current research indicates that individuals are likely to make errors when preparing their tax returns. The following tax tips were developed to help you avoid some of the common errors dealing with the standard deduction for seniors, the taxable amount of Social Security benefits, and the Credit fo...