by Cindy Santos-Mendoza | Insights & Articles
If you had health insurance through Covered California in 2024, be on the lookout for IRS Form 1095-A in your mailbox or online account. This form is essential for filing your taxes, as it provides details about your health coverage and any financial assistance you...
by Cindy Santos-Mendoza | Insights & Articles
When thinking about health coverage, many Medicare recipients focus primarily on hospital and medical care. However, dental and vision health are essential to overall well-being and should not be overlooked. Since Original Medicare does not cover routine dental or...
by Cindy Santos-Mendoza | Insights & Articles
As the new year begins, so does an important opportunity for Medicare recipients—the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (OEP). This special window from January 1 to March 31 allows you to make changes to your current Medicare Advantage (MA) plan if it’s no...
by Cindy Santos-Mendoza | Insights & Articles
The start of a new year is the perfect time to focus on your health and well-being. At West Compass Insurance, we believe that small, achievable goals can lead to big changes. Here are a few resolutions tailored for seniors to help you live your best life in 2025. 1....
by Cindy Santos-Mendoza | Insights & Articles
As a Medicare recipient, you may have heard about the 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for Social Security benefits in 2025. This modest increase, announced by the Social Security Administration (SSA) in October, reflects a continued easing of inflation. While...
by Cindy Santos-Mendoza | Insights & Articles
Changes are coming to Medicare in 2025! The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the updated premiums, deductibles, and income-related adjustments for Parts A, B, and D. Here’s a quick breakdown of what’s new: Medicare Part B Premiums...
