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Author: Margaret R. Beck

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Speak Your Piece: No on Charter County

Posted on January 28, 2024 by Margaret R. Beck

I have lived in Shasta County for over 45 years. I believe it is one of the most beautiful places on the planet. As a volunteer in different organizations, I have always been impressed by the generosity of our citizens.… Continue Reading →

Opinion Guest Columnist, opinion
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Health Plan Open Enrollment Now Open

Posted on November 4, 2023 by Margaret R. Beck

The health plan open enrollment for individuals under age 65 and not Medicare eligible began Nov. 1 and continues until Jan. 31, 2024. If you want coverage to be effective January 1, 2024, you must complete the process before 12/31/2023.… Continue Reading →

Lead Story Covered California, insurance
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Medicare Part D Website is Open Early for AEP!

Posted on October 8, 2023 by Margaret R. Beck

There is some great news for Medicare beneficiaries. The Medicare website that allows you to compare Part D Drug plans, as well as supplemental coverage, is up and running for a “sneak peek: www.medicare.gov”. Historically it did not go live… Continue Reading →

Lead Story insurance, Margaret Beck, Medicare, open enrollment
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Finally, doing something to reduce health care costs…maybe!

Posted on September 15, 2023 by Margaret R. Beck

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released the names of the top ten high cost drugs that will be subject to Medicare price negotiations. This is an important step in helping to lower prescription drug costs both… Continue Reading →

Columns, Opinion insurance, Margaret Beck
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What’s Happening With Prescription Drug Price Negotiations?

Posted on August 20, 2023 by Margaret R. Beck

The “Inflation Reduction Act of 2022” includes a provision to lower prescription drug costs for Medicare Beneficiaries as well as reduce the Federal Government’s spending on certain drugs. The CBO (Congressional Budget Office) has estimated that the negotiations will reduce… Continue Reading →

Columns, Opinion Margaret Beck
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Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period: The Devil is in the Details

Posted on February 4, 2023 by Margaret R. Beck

Medicare beneficiaries and their agents likely took a deep breath on Dec. 7th when the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period ended. October 15 to December 7 is the time when all Medicare beneficiaries may enroll in, change or drop Medicare Part… Continue Reading →

Columns insurance, Margaret Beck, Medicare, Medicare Advantage, open enrollment
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A Christmas Gift: Affordable Care Act’s Family Glitch Fixed

Posted on December 7, 2022 by Margaret R. Beck

When the Affordable Care Act (ACA aka Obamacare) was passed, there was a glitch that prevented some families from obtaining subsidized coverage and discouraged small employers from offering group coverage. This is known as the “family glitch’. It is estimated… Continue Reading →

Columns, Lead Story ACA, Covered California, insurance
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What is Medicare Advantage?

Posted on November 15, 2022 by Margaret R. Beck

A recent article in the Record Searchlight by Dr. Ronald Reece attempted to explain Medicare Advantage. In general, the cautions about choosing the plan were helpful, but the actual description of Medicare Advantage was inaccurate. Medicare Advantage is technically Medicare… Continue Reading →

Columns Medicare, Medicare Advantage
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Medicare Annual Enrollment Period

Posted on October 21, 2022 by Margaret R. Beck

It’s that time again: Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP).  From Oct. 15 through Dec 7th all Medicare-eligible individuals may change plans.  A quick place to preview those options can be found at https://www.medicare.gov/plan-compare. Here you can get an idea of the… Continue Reading →

Columns, Lead Story insurance, Medicare
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Family Glitch may be resolved

Posted on April 18, 2022 by Margaret R. Beck

I have made reference in prior columns to the “family glitch” in the ACA (Affordable Care Act aka Obamacare).  This part of the Act prevents dependents from enrolling for subsidized coverage on the Exchange if one of the spouses is… Continue Reading →

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