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Don’t be seduced by Medicare Advantage bells and whistles
As you’re thinking about your Medicare options this Fall, don’t be seduced by new bells...
How Biden, Sanders and Warren’s plans to strengthen Social...
Today, one in five older adults struggle to survive on an annual income of $13,500, And, 8.8...
Office of Inspector General finds that Part D plans...
A new report from the HHS Office of the Inspector General (OIG) finds that Medicare Part D drug...
Kaiser Health News sues CMS for Medicare Advantage audits
On September 26, Kaiser Health News brought a Freedom of Information Act suit (FOIA) against the...
Your Health & Wellness
How climate change hurts vulnerable older adults
McKnight’s Long-Term Care News reports on how climate change hurts vulnerable older adults...
Cremation is becoming the new norm
Ann Carrns reports for The New York Times that fewer and fewer people are opting to be buried after...
What to do if someone you love struggles to use a computer
Modern technology can be a godsend for handling affairs speedily. But, there often comes a time...
Five steps to get your affairs in order in case of emergency
Whatever stage of life you’re in, it is daunting to think about getting your affairs in...
You likely need more sleep than you think
As we age, we experience changes in sleep patterns. You might think you can get by with five or six...
Your Coverage Options
Medicare Open Enrollment in 2019
Medicare Open Enrollment begins on October 15 and runs through December 7. Whether you are enrolled...
Medicare Part D plans often don’t cover new generic drugs
According to Stat, the Association for Accessible Medicines–the trade association for generic...
If you need nutrition counseling, Medicare may cover it in full
As we all know, what we eat can affect our health in all kinds of ways. And, for the 15 million...
New Medicare rule requires insurers to tell people their...
Even though health care costs can be sky high, people often have little clue what their copay will...
Private health insurers don’t let you budget for your care
Kaiser Health News reports that people with the wherewithal to shop around for affordable health...