What’s going on?
June 27, 2019
A series of changes to Medicare programs may lead to lower drug prices for some Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage enrollees, expand services to
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Major Medicare Advantage Plans Expand to New Cities, Parishes
You may be seeing some new and better Medicare Advantage choices available in your area. That’s…
Medicare Part B, Advantage Plans See Premium Drops
Monthly Medicare Part B premiums for 2023 are coming down by $5.20 per month, which is…
Myth Debunked: Most Providers Accept New Medicare Patients
A new study seems to blow a hole in the myth that many primary care physicians…
Medicare Part B Excess Charges and How to Avoid Them
Normally, Medicare Part B covers 80% of physicians’ fees for Medicare beneficiaries — over and above…
Turning 65? Here's What You Need to Know About Medicare
When you turn 65, you have some important decisions to make about your Medicare benefits. You…
Health Care Costs to Consume Half of Social Security Income by 2030
In 11 years, health care costs are projected to consume at least half of the average…
The Personal Approach to Health Insurance
June 21, 2019
Research shows that most consumers who go direct to insurance companies return to using independent agents for the value they offer. In many cases, they
Are you being Scammed???
June 18, 2019
Senior citizens are the most common age group targeted by scammers. As fraud problems continue, the Federal Bureau of Investigation wants to remind seniors across
6 Medicare Mistakes Change Everything
June 13, 2019
Choosing the right Medicare plan is one of the most important decisions you have to make as a senior. Since there are hundreds of policies
40 States Sue Generic Drug Makers for Collusion
June 4, 2019
The heat is growing on the pharmaceutical industry after more than 40 US states filed a lawsuit accusing generic drug makers of engaging in a
DYING AIN’T CHEAP
May 31, 2019
Dying can be an expensive business. Many families are burdened by the final expenses for loved ones and sometimes they are stretched to make the
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LET’S GET SERIOUS
May 28, 2019
Congress, Administration Serious About Tackling Health Care Costs As more people struggle with their medical bills, Congress has been introducing a raft of new legislation
Better Watch Out
May 21, 2019
Beware: Medicare Doesn’t Cover Everything Many retirees get an unpleasant surprise after turning 65 and signing up for Medicare: It doesn’t provide complete coverage of
Don’t You Be Straying !!
May 14, 2019
To keep your health care spending in check, when seeing a new doctor or if you are referred to a specialist, you should always check
New Medicare Values for 2019
May 14, 2019
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has released its indexed 2019 values for Medicare Parts A and B. There are increases in cost-sharing and
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R U Aware of Medicare Coverage Gaps?
September 18, 2019
Many retirees get an unpleasant surprise after turning 65 and signing up for Medicare: It doesn’t provide complete coverage of health care costs. In fact,
Not Affordable Care Act
July 22, 2019
Circuit Court Seems Poised to Shoot Down Individual Mandate It’s looking more and more likely that a federal appeals court will strike down the Affordable
Legislation Aims to Tackle Health Care Costs
July 13, 2019
The Senate Health Committee in May 2019 released a draft bill that aims to reduce health care costs, taking particular aim at the lack of