September 2023 Newsletter
Friends,
Amy : “Michael, were any famous men born on your birthday?”
Michael : “No dear, only little babies.”
“You know you are getting old when the candles cost more than the cake”.
– Bob Hope
I find it hard to believe this is my fourth September monthly newsletter I’ve sent. Seems like the dad jokes started just a short time ago. Also, in the "hard to believe" category is that in 40 months from today, I will join you as my own Medicare client on January 1, 2027. Speaking of 40, next year, 2024, marks my 40th year as a licensed insurance agent in Connecticut. I was first licensed on July 5,1984 and my cousin Alice was my first client. If you know anyone else who might benefit from this newsletter, please ask them to visit my website and then add themselves to my newsletter mailing list via the Contact Us form. Thank you in advance.
Kind Regards,
Michael Antonini
What’s New
1) ANOC. This month you will receive an Annual Notice Of Change letter from your drug plan or Medicare Advantage plan. This notice will tell you what changes will be happening to your plan for next year, 2024. Please review it.
2) COLA Prediction. The 2024 Cost Of Living Adjustment will be announced in October. I predict a 3% increase for 2024. This is much lower than the past two years in terms of percentage. Hopefully, it’s also a sign that inflation is now under control and people will be able to live with just a small $55 monthly
increase for those receiving the average Social Security of $1,847 a month.
3) COVID Booster. Word on the street is there will be a new COVID Booster this fall. Some experts say you should wait for it.
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Important Dates
Happy Labor Day Everyone!
Happy Birthday to all born in September.
The fall equinox arrives on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at 02:50 A.M. EDT.
September full harvest moon is Friday, September 29, 2023, at 5:57 AM EDT.
Feast of St. Michael is Friday, September 29, 2023.
THIS JUST IN!
These are the first 10 drugs that Medicare will be negotiating prices on to be effective in 2026. Click here to read the article.
All the Best,
Michael Antonini, Your Medicare Insurance Broker