What Are Medicare Star Ratings?

5-star Medicare plan

Malhotra & Assoc. Insurance matches its clients with the highest quality health care plans in their budget. The Medicare star rating system is a helpful guide to compare Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D plans. For more information about comparing Medicare plans, contact our team today. Medicare Star Ratings Medicare awards star ratings to communicate […]

Top 3 Things All Seniors Turning 65 Should Do

seniors turning 65

Seniors turning 65 have an obligation to themselves to learn what they can about the things that will be impacting them and their future. Social Security, Medicare, and retirement are all on the horizon. To prepare for those events, seniors turning 65 should learn about Medicare, decide between retirement and continuing to work, and get […]

What is the 8-Minute Rule in Medicare?

8-Minute Rule in Medicare

The team with Malhotra & Assoc. Insurance is ready to help you understand the Medicare program and how it works. If you are nearing Medicare eligibility or are currently enrolled, you may have heard of something called the 8-minute rule, but what is this rule? Well, we have the answers! What is the 8-Minute Rule? […]

Medicare and Health Savings Accounts: What You Should Know

Health Savings Accounts and how they relate to Medicare

Health Savings Accounts can be a way to build up funds to pay for your future medical expenses. Luckily, even though Medicare is not a high deductible health plan, you can still use your HSA funds to pay for out-of-pocket Medicare expenses. It’s important, however, to know that you must stop contributing to your HSA […]

New to Medicare? Here’s What You Should Know!

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If you’re new to Medicare, you should get to know your coverage, costs, and plan options. Fortunately, Malhotra & Assoc. Insurance can help you in that process! We give our clients the knowledge and resources they need to make empowered decisions regarding their insurance options. Medicare Coverage Original Medicare is made up of Part A […]

Can You Get Medicare If You’re Disabled?

People with disabilities make up around 15% of Medicare beneficiaries.

The answer to this very common question is: yes, absolutely. If you have a disability, you can begin receiving Medicare benefits after you have received SSDI for two years. You don’t have to be 65 or older to get Medicare; if you have a disability, it does not matter how old you are.  People with […]

Understanding Medicare and Social Security

Social Security and Medicare

The Medicare program was established by the Social Security Administration in 1965. Now Medicare is administered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The Social Security Administration is where to turn if you have any questions or concerns about your Medicare or Social Security benefits. While there is a difference between the eligibility […]

Will Medicare Cover Chiropractic Care?

chiropractic care and Medicare

When it comes to learning about your coverage options with Medicare, it’s important that you have highly knowledgeable insurance experts at your side. With Malhotra & Assoc. Insurance, we will make sure you have a complete understanding of the coverage you can receive. In an emergency, when it is determined that chiropractic treatment is medically […]

Medicare Supplements vs. Medicare Advantage: Key Differences

Medicare plan and coverage options

Medicare Supplements and Medicare Advantage plans differ in the coverage they offer, the providers you can see, the way they handle out-of-pocket costs, and the way you enroll. At Malhotra & Assoc. Insurance, we know how important it is that you understand these key differences. That is why our highly knowledgeable insurance experts are here […]