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The "General Enrollment Period" for Medicare Part B Ends March 31st

There is a “General Enrollment Period” for Part B that runs from January 1st to March 31st every year. If you enroll during this general enrollment period, your Part B coverage begins on July 1st of the year that you enroll.

March 14, 2017

10 Things You May Not Know About The Statue of Liberty

The statue of liberty was very short on funds during much of its construction. A sculptor named Frederic Auguste Bartholdi was commissioned to design the statue in France. When it was sent to the United States, the pedestal it was supposed to rest on was not completed.

March 14, 2017

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5 Things to Know About Medigap Policies

For example, as long as you pay your premium, an insurance company cannot cancel your Medigap policy no matter what health problems you may have. It is guaranteed renewable.

March 13, 2017

5 Ways Meditation Can Dramatically Improve Your Life

We all know about meditation, but only a few of us really take time out of our day to clear our minds and empty our thoughts. Perhaps these benefits of mediation, that are both mental and physical, will motivate you to try to work meditation into your daily life.

March 09, 2017

7 Tips for Medicare Fraud Protection

7 great tips on how to avoid Medicare fraud.

March 08, 2017

Save on Medicare Supplement with Our Household Discount

At Manhattan, we offer a more inclusive version of the Spousal Discount, referred to as the “Household Discount” when considering a Medicare Supplement.

March 07, 2017

Keeping Your Medicare Supplement Policy In Force

What to do to keep your Medicare Supplement policy in force in case of late payment or a policy lapse.

March 06, 2017

A Few Things Medicare Won't Cover, and How to Pay for Them

Medicare does not cover for things like dental, glasses and hearing aids, and long term care. We detail each category and explain how to pay for them.

March 06, 2017

How Music Benefits Our Health

Music is a part of all our lives is some way or another. For some, music acts as an anthem as we progress through our day. It helps us wake up in a better mood, motivate us through stressful times, or ease us to sleep. Research shows, however, that music aids us in many more ways than the obvious, both mentally and physically.

February 28, 2017

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I Used to Smoke, Can I Qualify for Non-Smoker Rates for a Medicare Supplement

Ultimately, the answer is yes, you can potentially qualify for Non-Smoker rates if you have been a smoker in the past depending on how long it has been since you smoked.

February 28, 2017