Medicare Supplements, High-Deductible Options & Red Friday
In this video, Hank Mullen discusses the importance of honoring our military through Red Friday, a tradition of wearing red every Friday to show support for service members, especially those deployed overseas and spending time away from their families. Hank encourages viewers to participate in this meaningful gesture of appreciation and remembrance. The discussion then […]
Financial Planning Basics for Aging Parents
Financial planning for aging parents is really about preparing for three things: maintaining quality of life paying for increasing care needs protecting the family from crisis decisions and financial chaos Most families wait too long to organize finances, and then a hospitalization or cognitive decline forces rushed decisions. Here’s a practical framework. First: Understand the […]
Rich Lewis of Medicare Mentors LLC Featured on FOX21 News Ahead of the 2026 Colorado Senior Games
The excitement is building for the 2026 Colorado Senior Games, taking place June 5–7 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Medicare Mentors LLC is proud to serve as the Title Sponsor of this inspiring statewide event. This morning, Rich Lewis of Medicare Mentors LLC was featured on FOX21 News to discuss the upcoming games, the importance […]
Medicare Questions Answered – AUSA Benefits
This webinar, hosted by Susan Rubel from the Association of the United States Army (AUSA), focused on demystifying Medicare, especially for veterans and military families approaching or managing Medicare eligibility. The session was conducted by Medicare Mentors LLC founders, Pam and Rich Lewis, who bring personal military family experience and professional expertise in Medicare education and insurance. […]
Understanding the Benefits of Medicare: Why It Matters
Navigating healthcare as we age can feel overwhelming—but Medicare provides a strong foundation of coverage that helps millions of Americans access the care they need with confidence. One of the biggest advantages of Medicare is affordability. Compared to private insurance plans, Medicare often offers lower premiums and predictable out-of-pocket costs. This stability is especially important […]
A Slam Dunk Afternoon with the Denver Nuggets
On Sunday, March 22, 2026, the team at Medicare Mentors enjoyed an exciting and memorable afternoon cheering on the Denver Nuggets. The energy in the arena was electric, with fans coming together to support their home team and celebrate the spirit of the game. This special outing was made possible through the generosity of Select […]
Key Medicare Changes for 2026: What You Need to Know
The 2026 calendar year brings a range of changes to Medicare that will affect costs, drug coverage, program rules, and enrollment decisions for millions of Americans. These adjustments come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and reflect annual rate updates, drug price reforms, and policy shifts designed to balance affordability, access, and […]
AI to Decide Medicare Care? Critics Sound Alarm
Starting Jan. 1, the Trump administration is rolling out WISeR, a pilot that hands AI algorithms a say in which Medicare services get greenlit. On paper, it’s about cutting “wasteful care.” In practice? Critics say it’s a dressed-up version of prior authorization the same delay-and-deny tactic that patients and doctors already hate. The program will […]
What’s Changing in Medicare in 2026
As Medicare is evolving, here are seven major changes to be aware of starting in 2026—some already set, others confirmed—with potential impact on your costs, benefits, and plan choices. Prescription Payment Plan Updates The Medicare Prescription Payment Plan (MPPP), which lets people spread out prescription drug costs across the year instead of paying each time […]
Why Value-Based Care in Medicare Advantage Matters for Your Health
A new study of more than 3 million Medicare Advantage members found something important: the way doctors and health systems get paid directly impacts the quality of care patients receive. Researchers compared value-based payment models (where providers are rewarded for keeping patients healthy) with the traditional fee-for-service model (where providers are paid per test or […]