July 2023 Newsletter
Friends,
What's the difference between a duck and George Washington?
One has a bill on its face, the other has his face on a bill.
Happy 247th Independence Day everyone! Celebrating America's declaring of independence from Great Britain in 1776.
July is a big month for my family. On July 5, I mark 39 years as a licensed insurance agent in Connecticut. I’m shooting to make another 16 years at least.
On July 10, our daughter Frankie (Anna Francesca) has a birthday and Wednesday, July 26 is my genius wife Amy’s birthday. I can’t tell you her age; I’ll just remember to get the cake, a mushy card, flowers and chocolate.
I hope you and your loved ones are enjoying the summer and staying healthy and safe.
Kind Regards,
Michael Antonini
What’s New
As the Public Health Emergence (PHE) continues to wind down, more people will need to do a full redetermination of Medicaid or QMB to continue benefits.
Losing Medicaid benefits has no bearing on your eligibility for Medicare. But the change in your situation could make you want to switch what type of Medicare Coverage you have, which you can do without penalty within three months of the state telling you your Medicaid is ending or when your Medicaid ends, whichever is later.
The first thing you should do is to see if you can renew your coverage. The second is to get in touch with me if you need help and I can help you.
Also, if you know people that might be eligible for state help (single under $2,564 income a month or couple under $3,468 income a month), please ask them to contact me so I can help them apply or use this link on my website.
Ask an Expert: Sheldon Reid
Sheldon Reid has been a freelance writer for over 10 years, focusing primarily on the subjects of mental health and fitness. He's also edited scholarly journals published by Penn State University and helped create educational videos, guidebooks, and other resources for a leadership coaching program. He holds a BFA in creative writing from Penn State Behrend.
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Important Dates
Happy July Birthdays! Especially Amy & Frankie!
Happy Independence Day!
Looking forward to continuing a great summer!
All the Best,
Michael