Medicare Blog
YOUR ANNUAL ENROLLMENT PERIOD (AEP) CHECKLIST
5 steps to taking care of what matters most: You The Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) is the time of year when you can decide to stick with your current health plan or make changes for the upcoming year. As you consider coverage for next year, it’s important to review...
WHY CHOOSE A MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT PLAN?
Whether you need medical care while traveling, in the comfort of home, or you want the flexibility to see any medical doctor or specialist that accepts Medicare, a Medicare Supplement plan may be just what you need. As you prepare for the next chapter of your journey,...
NOT RETIRING AT 65? WHEN SHOULD YOU BUY MEDICARE?
The benefits of Medicare are initially activated when you turn 65. That is when you first enroll in this federal healthcare program for seniors. But what if you are still working at the age of 65 and don’t want to officially retire? Medicare enrollment and retirement...
QUESTIONS TO ASK WHEN CHOOSING MEDICARE
Whether you are already part of the nearly 60 million enrollees of the program, or are looking to join its ranks soon, we are here to help you answer the most commonly asked question – how to choose the right Medicare plan for you. Before you apply for Medicare, it is...
7 THINGS NEW ENROLLEES SHOULD KNOW ABOUT MEDICARE
To help bring clarity, we have compiled a "New to Medicare" checklist to help you out with all the basic Medicare information that you’ll need. Before 1965, Americans over the age of 65 had difficulty gaining access to private health insurance coverage. This is why...
IMPACT OF STRESS ON SENIORS’ HEALTH
Stress is a significant contributor to declining health and wellbeing; it has even been identified as a primary cause of cardiovascular diseases, mental health disorders and the weakening of the immune system. Stress is a significant contributor to declining health...
AGING, DEMENTIA, AND ALZHEIMER’S – MEDICARE AND MEDIGAP ASSISTANCE
This article explores the scope of Medicare coverage for dementia patients. Since dementia is progressive in its different forms, it can develop over a number of years and is classified into multiple stages. Why is dementia a rising concern? Dementia is recognized as...
MEDICARE TAKES UP ARMS AGAINST MEMORY LOSS
The difficult truth about Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia is that currently there is no full-fledged cure available. However, with early detection and appropriate treatment, its symptoms can be managed and even slowed down. Cognitive diseases such as...
MEDICARE AND RISING PRESCRIPTION DRUG COSTS
Are you worried about rising health care costs? There are many ways to save money, available to you. One of these is our new Price Check My Rx tool. You can also learn how to save money by using generic drugs. Know your prescription cost and options As a soon-to-be or...