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Medicare Plan Nonrenewal: How an Agent can help at No Cost
Facing Medicare plan nonrenewal? Learn how a licensed independent health insurance agent can help you compare coverage and understand your options at no cost.
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7 days ago3 min read


Medicare Advantage Non-Renewal Notice: What to Do
Received a Medicare Advantage non-renewal notice? Learn what to do next, explore Medigap guaranteed issue rights, and see how an agent can help.
coralbayins
Oct 54 min read


Friday Brain Games: Finish the Childhood Saying
How many childhood sayings can you finish? Play this free, interactive 10-question quiz and see which familiar phrases you still remember.
coralbayins
Oct 21 min read


Medicare's GLP-1 Bridge Program
Who Qualifies and How to Get Approved If you’ve heard that Medicare is now helping some people access GLP-1 medications for weight management, you may be wondering: Do I qualify, and how do I get approved? The new Medicare GLP-1 Bridge may help. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) launched the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge on July 1, 2026. It is a temporary Medicare demonstration program designed to give certain people with Medicare Part D access to specific GLP-1 medi
coralbayins
Sep 286 min read


Your Medicare Plan Maybe Changing for 2027: Don't Ignore This Letter
Your Medicare plan may be changing for 2027. Learn what to check in your Annual Notice of Change, including premiums, copays, prescriptions, provider networks and extra benefits.
coralbayins
Sep 144 min read


Friday Brain Games: Match the Classic Advertising Slogan
Test your memory with Match the Classic Advertising Slogan! Play this nostalgic game and connect familiar slogans with the products they advertised.
coralbayins
Sep 111 min read


9/11 Never Forget
Honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001, remember the courage of first responders, and reflect on the unity that brought our nation together.
coralbayins
Sep 111 min read


Medicare uncomplicated: A No Cost Educational Seminar
Join Medicare Uncomplicated, a no-cost educational seminar in Clearwater on September 25. Learn Medicare basics, timelines and coverage options.
coralbayins
Sep 101 min read


Medicare Monday: Expanding Access to Medicare GLP-1Bridge Weight-Loss Drugs
Medicare is expanding access to certain GLP-1 weight loss medications through the new Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program. Eligible Medicare Part D beneficiaries may pay just $50 per month, but not everyone will qualify. Learn how the program works, who may be eligible, and what you need to know about GLP-1 coverage through 2027.
coralbayins
Sep 75 min read


Can You Unscramble These Nostalgic Household Items?
Do you remember when telephones had cords, photographs developed right before your eyes and listening to your favorite song sometimes meant rewinding a cassette tape with a pencil? Everyday life has certainly changed over the years. Many household items that were once used regularly have been replaced by smartphones, streaming services and modern appliances. However, the memories connected to them are still easy to recognize or are they? This week’s Friday Brain Game is a nos
coralbayins
Sep 42 min read


Before Smartphones: How Did We Do It?
Take our Before Smartphones Quiz and see how well you remember road maps, phone books, cassette tapes and other ways we managed everyday life.
coralbayins
Aug 282 min read


5 Medicare Enrollment Mistakes You Don't Want to Make
I have had the flu this week (thanks to the husband). You know the kind you get when your husband was sick for two days in his chair, but you are in your bed feeling like it's over. I am on the mend now, so Medicare Monday is arriving a little later this week. I recently answered the question, “What is the biggest mistake seniors make when enrolling in Medicare?” My answer is simple. Teating Medicare like it is one-size-fits-all. Many of the most common Medicare enrollmen
coralbayins
Aug 264 min read


NAME THAT CLASSIC TV SHOW
Test your classic TV memory with a fun trip back to the unforgettable shows of the 1970s and 1980s. How many can you name?
coralbayins
Aug 212 min read


Hospital Indemnity Insurance: A New Way to Prepare for Unexpected HealthCare Costs
I’m excited to offer hospital indemnity insurance, an additional layer of financial protection that can help adults prepare for unexpected hospital and healthcare expenses.
coralbayins
Aug 205 min read


Before You Drop Your Medicare Advantage Plan, Get Advice From the Right Source
Confused by conflicting Medicare advice online? What works well for one person may not be the right choice for another. Before changing your coverage, talk with a licensed agent who can help you understand your options. Don't Drop Your Medicare Advantage Plan Based on Social Media Advice! Social media can be a great place to ask for restaurant recommendations, find a handyman or learn what’s happening in the neighborhood. However, it isn’t always the best place to make decis
coralbayins
Aug 175 min read


Oldies Nostalgia Quiz: What am I? The Mystery Flashcard Challenge
Remember rotary phones, television antennas, vinyl records and cassette tapes? Put your memories to the test in this interactive oldies nostalgia quiz.
coralbayins
Aug 142 min read


Medicare Monday: Medicare Specialty Drug Costs And What Help Is Available?
Reviewing prescription coverage and available assistance options may help make an expensive specialty medication more manageable. You chose Original Medicare, added a Medigap Plan G, and enrolled in a Part D prescription drug plan. It may feel like you did everything right, so why are you still paying so much for a specialty medication? The answer is that each part of your coverage has a different job. Original Medicare covers hospital and medical services. Plan G helps pay
coralbayins
Aug 105 min read


The Tampa Bay Landmark Challenge: How Well Do You Know the Bay?
How well do you really know Tampa Bay? You may recognize the Sunshine Skyway Bridge from miles away, know exactly where to find the best Cuban sandwich, or have spent an afternoon watching the sunset at Pier 60. But can you identify some of Tampa Bay’s most familiar landmarks when the questions get a little tricky? This week’s Friday Brain Games takes us on a virtual trip around the Bay. No sunscreen, toll money, or fighting traffic required! Put Your Local Tampa Bay Landma
coralbayins
Aug 72 min read


Medicare Monday: Medicare and Long Term Care for a Parent
Planning a parent’s Medicare coverage and possible long-term care can feel overwhelming, especially when most of the responsibility falls on one family member. Learn practical ways to organize the process, ask for help, take one decision at a time, and care for yourself along the way.
coralbayins
Aug 34 min read


Tampa Bay Brain Games
Challenge your memory with a fun Complete the Sentence brain game featuring classic sayings and idioms. Great mental exercise for older adults!
coralbayins
Jul 312 min read
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