Enrollment & Deadlines

If you’ve recently signed up for Medicare or are getting ready to retire here in Middle Tennessee, you’ve probably noticed something: Medicare doesn’t cover everything. While Original Medicare (Part A and Part B) is a fantastic foundation, it’s a bit like a house without a roof in some areas. There are gaps. Even if you […]

You know the feeling. You open your mailbox on a Tuesday morning, and there it is: an envelope from your Medicare Supplement insurance company. You’re expecting a simple notice, but instead, you see it: a rate increase. For many of our neighbors here in Hendersonville and across Middle Tennessee, Plan G is the gold standard

If you’ve lived in Middle Tennessee for any length of time, you know that prices at the grocery store or the gas station can be a bit of a moving target. Medicare is no different. Every year, the federal government adjusts the "price tag" for Medicare Part B: the part of Medicare that covers your

If you’re approaching 65 here in Middle Tennessee, you’ve probably heard the "horror stories" about Medicare penalties. Maybe you’ve chatted with a neighbor at the Hendersonville Farmers Market or after a service at your local church, and they mentioned a monthly charge that never goes away. They aren't just telling tall tales. The Medicare Part

If you’re approaching 65 or looking at your coverage options for 2026, you’ve probably noticed two things: the mailbox is getting full of flyers, and the rules seem to change every year. Navigating Tennessee Medicare plans shouldn't feel like a part-time job. I’m Nathan Wright, and here at Medi65 in Hendersonville, we spend our days

If you are approaching 65 or recently retired here in Middle Tennessee, you’ve likely realized that Medicare is a bit like a jigsaw puzzle. Some pieces fit perfectly, like your hospital coverage (Part A) and your doctor visits (Part B). But as you start looking closer at the box, you might notice a few glaring

If you’ve lived in Middle Tennessee for more than five minutes, you know that our weather likes to keep us on our toes. One day it’s 70 degrees and sunny at Old Hickory Lake, and the next, we’re scrambling for ice scrapers. Medicare has historically been a lot like that: unpredictable, occasionally freezing, and prone

If you live in Middle Tennessee, you know the feeling. You're trying to enjoy a quiet evening watching the news or a ballgame, and suddenly a celebrity from decades ago is telling you about "Flex Cards," "money back in your Social Security check," or "benefits you may be missing." Then you check the mailbox and

If you’ve lived in Middle Tennessee for a while, you know that finding a great hot chicken spot or the ideal fishing lane on Old Hickory Lake is a matter of personal taste. Medicare is exactly the same way. What works perfectly for your neighbor in Hendersonville might be a total headache for you. When