by Manuela Garzon | Insights & Articles
August is National Immunization Awareness Month, making it a great time to check whether you’re up to date on the vaccines your doctor recommends. Staying current on your vaccinations is one of the simplest ways to help protect your health before cold and flu...
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...