Of Course You Are!… It IS Confusing
I am… Confused by Medicare
You're not alone. When you reach “that age,” lunchtime conversations with friends shift to “Did you sign up for Medicare?” It’s a hot topic because decisions you make at 65 are potentially permanent. You’re dealing with a government department that manages millions of people, so there’s bound to be red tape and confusion.
The problem is that many people ask their friends what to do about Medicare, not the person they should consult: a professional financial advisor.
One Choice Can Last a Lifetime
For many people, the Medicare sign-up process is scary.
We help individuals and couples understand the basics of Medicare, like the difference between traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans. We collaborate with Medicare specialists to help people select the best plan for them, taking into consideration their financial status, lifestyle, and, of course, health conditions.
Medicare, a form of insurance, is one of the key areas of financial management that we cover with our clients as we build their financial plan. For retirees or soon-to-be retirees, it has to be managed accurately and timely.
The Pascarella Five Pillar Perspective℠ on Wealth Management
Income, investments, and assets only provide a small portion of the information we need to successfully develop and implement your financial plan. Together, we will cover a range of subjects.
Financial
Planning
We start by developing an accurate picture of your financial life, learning your life goals and ambitions.
Investment
Management
We use our decades of wealth management experience to provide objective opinions designed to help you pursue long-term investment results.
Risk Management & Insurance
We develop strategies to help circumvent the effects of events that quickly evaporate wealth, from an unexpected death to debilitating illness.
Tax
Planning
We review your tax situation and provide strategies, which can minimize liabilities and maximize opportunities.
Estate Planning & Giving
As you accumulate and determine how to distribute your wealth, we help you decide what to spend and what to share.
Let's Talk
Picture a day when you’re at lunch with friends and when that dreaded Medicare conversation comes up, you can confidently say, “I’m all set!”
You need a riverboat guide to navigate your options.
Traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage programs are confusing. Unfortunately, the process is made more difficult by Medicare brokers who may be incentivized by insurance companies to promote plans that may not be in the best interest of the individual client.
We care about the well-being of our clients and their financial health.
Here are the things to focus on:
Know Your Deadline to Enroll
Do not miss it. Late penalties follow you for life.
Switching Plans
After your initial enrollment, changing plans can be difficult and may require medical underwriting.
The Cheapest Plan
What’s affordable now may not meet your needs later as your health changes with age.
Medicare
Medicare is an area where you may want to pay more today to pay less in the future.
CHOOSE YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE!
If you’re facing the Medicare decision, you may be contemplating other situations in your life. Let’s talk about those, too.