Jim Sellers, former Oregon journalist and state agency employee, writes a regular column to help thousands in Salem deal with the confusing world of Medicare and federal benefits. He’s available to answer your questions.
Tag: MEDICARE
Here’s what’s new for Medicare beneficiaries during open enrollment
From Oct. 15 to Dec. 7, Medicare enrollees can change their coverage and shop for new plans.
COLUMN: Medicare Part B premiums, deductibles decreasing in 2023
Jim Sellers, former Oregon journalist and state agency employee, writes a regular column to help thousands in Salem deal with the confusing world of Medicare and federal benefits. He’s available to answer your questions.
COLUMN: Get prepared for Medicare open enrollment
Jim Sellers, former Oregon journalist and state agency employee, writes a regular column to help thousands in Salem deal with the confusing world of Medicare and federal benefits. He’s available to answer your questions.
COLUMN: Enrolling in Medicare with VA benefits
Jim Sellers, former Oregon journalist and state agency employee, writes a regular column to help thousands in Salem deal with the confusing world of Medicare and federal benefits. He’s available to answer your questions.
COLUMN: What to know about switching from Obamacare to Medicare at 65
Jim Sellers, former Oregon journalist and state agency employee, writes a regular column to help thousands in Salem deal with the confusing world of Medicare and federal benefits. He’s available to answer your questions.
COLUMN: How a little research can help Medicare recipients save on prescription drugs
It was a costly problem with a straightforward explanation. The Medicare beneficiary had Medicare retiree insurance through Oregon’s Public Employee Retirement System, and one prescription drug was going to cost hundreds of dollars. The individual made an appointment with a Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance (SHIBA) counselor to ask how[Read More…]