January 2023 Newsletter
Friends,
What is a New Year's resolution?
Something that goes in one yEAR and out the other.
If you didn’t get a chance to change your Medicare Advantage plan during the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) last fall, then I have good news for you.
The Medicare Open Enrollment Period (OEP) runs from January 1, 2023 to March 31, 2023. You can make one change during this time to a different Medicare advantage plan or switch to Original Medicare with a stand-alone drug plan.
I bet Joe Namath doesn’t know you can also change plans in the first quarter either, so don’t worry if you didn’t know and please call me if you want to make any changes or discuss your current plan.
I hope everyone has a wonderful and joyous 2023.
Kind Regards,
Michael Antonini
What’s New
1) The Federal government is offering more FREE Covid – 19 tests. Here is a link to an article about it. Here is the link to order kits.
2) Your newest statement from Social Security should reflect an 8.7% Cost Of Living Adjustment (COLA) and it should indicate a Medicare premium of $164.90 per month.
If you are low income, you might be having the state help pay your premium through the Medicare Savings Program. If you would like more information on if you might qualify, please do not hesitate to ask me.
If you were high income in 2021, you might be subject to an Income Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA) in 2023. I might be able to help you get out of those additional premiums using form SSA 44.
Ask An Expert: Megan Grant
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My word of the year in 2023 is Empowered.
My resolution is get down to 223 pounds in 2023 and be healthier and less stressed. Here are 55 more ideas from Megan Grant of Parade Magazine.
Important Dates
January 1, 2023 to March 31, 2023. Open Enrollment Period OEP
You can change your Medicare Advantage plan to a different Medicare Advantage Plan or switch to Original Medicare and join a separate Prescription Drug Plan once during this time. Any changes you make will be effective the first of the month after the plan gets your request.
I am now able to help you with your choices so please do not hesitate to call me.
Monday, January 9, 2023 State of Connecticut 235th
Birthday as a state.
Monday January 16, 2023 MLK Federal Holiday AND most resolutions broken.
January 26, 2023 High Noon with Church Bells ringing ... Michael W. Antonini = 61!
If you don’t get your copy of the 2023 Big Head Calendar and you want one, please ask me for one and I would be happy to mail it to you. It’s on eBay for $1.26 I heard.
All the Best,
Michael