ManhattanLife Blog

At Manhattan, we offer a more inclusive version of the Spousal Discount, referred to as the “Household Discount” when considering a Medicare Supplement.

What to do to keep your Medicare Supplement policy in force in case of late payment or a policy lapse.

Medicare does not cover for things like dental, glasses and hearing aids, and long term care. We detail each category and explain how to pay for them.

Music is a part of all our lives is some way or another. For some, music acts as an anthem as we progress through our day. It helps us wake up in a better mood, motivate us through stressful times, or ease us to sleep. Research shows, however, that music aids us in many more ways than the obvious, both mentally and physically.

Ultimately, the answer is yes, you can potentially qualify for Non-Smoker rates if you have been a smoker in the past depending on how long it has been since you smoked.

This is a common question for “snowbirds”, those who alternate between residences depending on the season. The residence which is your primary residence, in that it is where you file your taxes, is the residence that is used to determine your premium payments.

Medicare Part A, B, and D penalties and how to avoid them.

If you are already enrolled in Medicare Part A and Part B you will have a choice between a Medicare Supplement (aka Medigap) plan or a Medicare Advantage plan.

A quick look at the 2018 Medicare Supplement Plan (Medigap) benefits

Many people are under the false impression that Medicare covers all of the costs associated with a Skilled Nursing Facility up to a stay of 100 days; however, this is not true.