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The “Big Beautiful Bill” Impact on Illinois Residents on Medicaid
If you or a loved one receives Medicaid in Illinois, there are some big changes you need to know about. A new law was recently passed...
mikerice4
1 day ago2 min read


New Medicare Prescription Payment Plan for 2025: What You Need to Know
Starting in 2025, Medicare beneficiaries have access to a new option to manage their Part D prescription drug costs: the Medicare...
mikerice4
Jan 172 min read


Beware of Misleading Medicare Commercials: Know the Facts
As we are in the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period, I'm sure that you are seeing an influx of commercials and marketing campaigns...
mikerice4
Oct 23, 20241 min read


Medicare 2025: Crucial Updates for Working Seniors
New Medicare Rule May Impact Seniors Working Past 65 A new Medicare rule starting January 1, 2025, could force seniors who delay joining...
mikerice4
Jul 25, 20242 min read


The Legendary Bobby Bonilla Annuity: A Smart Financial Play
Bobby Bonilla, a former Major League Baseball player, struck a deal with the New York Mets in 2000 that deferred his $5.9 million salary....
mikerice4
Jun 27, 20241 min read


Life Insurance - From A Mother's Perspective
As a mother, I know that my greatest responsibility is ensuring the welfare of my children. I know that I can do that while I am alive,...
mikerice4
May 31, 20232 min read


Does Your Life Insurance Have Living Benefits?
I think that we can all agree that life is the most precious thing that we have. The ability to wake up each day, pursue goals, and share...
mikerice4
May 8, 20232 min read


Your Legacy Doesn’t Die When You Do
Steve was a 25-year-old man, full of potential, who grew up in Georgia. He loved cars, jewelry and having nice things; but those things...

Mike Rice
Mar 21, 20234 min read


Options in Life Insurance
Life insurance is just not what it used to be! When most people think of life insurance, they think of it in terms of paying a monthly...

Mike Rice
Mar 21, 20233 min read


Medicare Refresher
With the Annual Enrollment Period coming upon us quickly, now is as good a time than ever to revisit the basics of Medicare. Whether you...

Mike Rice
Mar 21, 20232 min read


Medicare Advantage (Part C) and Medicare Supplements (Medigap)
With the annual enrollment period around the corner, a lot of Medicare beneficiaries are looking at their plans to determine if it still...

Mike Rice
Mar 21, 20234 min read


How Can I Participate in the Medicare Give Back?
This has to be the #1 question that I get asked when I sit down with clients to talk about their Medicare options. Most of them have seen...

Mike Rice
Mar 21, 20233 min read


For Me It's Personal
I was about 12 years old when Eddie died. Eddie was my stepdad who suddenly passed away from a massive heart attack. He was in his...

Mike Rice
Mar 21, 20235 min read
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