Elkhorn Medicare Solutions

08/16/2025

Pretty good perspective. Our elected officials need to focus on this.

Social Security is 90. Will it make it to 100?

07/31/2025

Scammers are everywhere. Protect yourself at all times.

Medicare fraud and abuse can happen anywhere, and usually results in higher health care costs and taxes for everyone.

07/30/2025

Stay active and engaged, keeping the brain moving. Watch for the signs and take action.

It Can Take 4 Years to Diagnose Dementia, Research Shows—10 Early Signs to Look Out For

07/24/2025

It's only July but Medicare season is just around the corner. Here are some things to think about.

This AEP, you’ll have the opportunity to choose a new Medicare benefits package. Here are some key considerations.

07/18/2025

Let's see where these end up later this fall for AEP. Article is from 2023 for the 2026 enrollment period.

President Biden announced the first 10 Medicare Part D drugs his administration has selected for price negotiation, including blood thinner Eliquis and Jardiance, a diabetes medication.

07/15/2025

My opinion.....Not a good idea. Automatic enrollment with an opt-out. Think of it this way. You buy something online and you are then automatically in their database receiving emails everyday. Unless you've opted out at time of purchase, you have to change your settings not to receive emails. Some people don't ever do that and continue to get emails. Also watch out for the insurance companies getting behind this bill. Automatic revenue for them, cutting out marketing, advertising, and other expenses. Is it really best for the consumer?

Proposed law would automatically enroll some people in Medicare Advantage plans and lock them into that plan for 3 years.

06/22/2025

If I get dementia, I’d like my family to hang this wish list up on the wall where I live. I want them to remember these things.
1a. Every time you enter the room announce yourself. “Hi Mom- it’s Margaret.”
NEVER ask- Do you know who I am??? That causes anxiety.
1. If I get dementia, I want my friends and family to embrace my reality.
2. If I think my spouse is still alive, or if I think we’re visiting my parents for dinner, let me believe those things. I’ll be much happier for it.
3. If I get dementia, don’t argue with me about what is true for me versus what is true for you.
4. If I get dementia, and I am not sure who you are, do not take it personally. My timeline is confusing to me.
5. If I get dementia, and can no longer use utensils, do not start feeding me. Instead, switch me to a finger-food diet, and see if I can still feed myself.
6. If I get dementia, and I am sad or anxious, hold my hand and listen. Do not tell me that my feelings are unfounded.
7. If I get dementia, I don’t want to be treated like a child. Talk to me like the adult that I am.
8. If I get dementia, I still want to enjoy the things that I’ve always enjoyed. Help me find a way to exercise, read, and visit with friends.
9. If I get dementia, ask me to tell you a story from my past.
10. If I get dementia, and I become agitated, take the time to figure out what is bothering me.
11. If I get dementia, treat me the way that you would want to be treated.
12. If I get dementia, make sure that there are plenty of snacks for me in the house. Even now if I don’t eat I get angry, and if I have dementia, I may have trouble explaining what I need.
13. If I get dementia, don’t talk about me as if I’m not in the room.
14. If I get dementia, don’t feel guilty if you cannot care for me 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It’s not your fault, and you’ve done your best. Find someone who can help you, or choose a great new place for me to live.
15. If I get dementia, and I live in a dementia care community, please visit me often.
16. If I get dementia, don’t act frustrated if I mix up names, events, or places. Take a deep breath. It’s not my fault.
17. If I get dementia, make sure I always have my favorite music playing within earshot.
18. If I get dementia, and I like to pick up items and carry them around, help me return those items to their original place.
19. If I get dementia, don’t exclude me from parties and family gatherings.
20. If I get dementia, know that I still like receiving hugs or handshakes.
21. If I get dementia, remember that I am still the person you know and love.”

ᴄᴏᴘʏ ᴀɴᴅ ᴘᴀsᴛᴇ in Honor of someone you know or knew who has dementia. In Honor of all those I know and love and lost who are fighting Dementia/Alzheimer’s.

June is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month…you’re never more aware than when this disease hits your family!

06/06/2025

Maximum sentencing please....and then more.

A federal jury has convicted Gary Cox, CEO of Power Mobility Doctor Rx, LLC, for orchestrating a large-scale health care fraud scheme that exploited

04/26/2025

Medicare is a centerpiece of anyone’s retirement. There are so many decisions to make and the amount of information can be overwhelming. Learn the key information, timing, and plan options that are available in plain language.

Register online @ https://bit.ly/BCEregister.

03/22/2025

What could be more fun on a Monday night? Reserve your spot early so you don't miss out.

Medicare is a centerpiece of anyone’s retirement. There are so many decisions to make and the amount of information can be overwhelming. Learn the key information, timing, and plan options that are available in plain language.

Register online @ https://bit.ly/BCEregister.

03/06/2025

It's that time of year when retirement letters are being turned in. If you or your spouse are retiring from education and are over age 65, you need to have a Medicare conversation. Let's talk to discuss timelines, paperwork, and what gap plans make the most sense for you. Call 262-725-5161 to schedule your meeting now. Also visit www.elkhornmedicare.com for additonal information.

EMS offers Medicare advice and products to help Medicare-eligible people with their healthcare choic

02/28/2025

Healthcare at any stage of life is important. Choosing the right Medicare plan is an important part of your retirement strategy. Learn the differences between Medicare Supplement, Advantage, and Part D plans along with the timing for claiming benefits.

Come join me at Big Foot High School on Monday March 10th, 6:00pm.

This is a FREE program. Advance Registration is Required.

Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/y56td8tt

EMS offers Medicare advice and products to help Medicare-eligible people with their healthcare choic