If you’ve recently enrolled in Original Medicare, congratulations! Now is a good time to learn about the different parts of Medicare, so you can understand what your benefits include and decide if you want to sign up for additional coverage.
What Are Medicare Plan Star Ratings and How Are They Measured?
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) created a Star Rating system to help beneficiaries and their families compare plan performance and quality for Medicare Advantage plans, Medicare Prescription Drug Plans, and Medicare Cost plans.
12 Ways Seniors Can Combat Depression
Roughly a quarter of people age 65 or older suffer from depression. More than half of doctor’s visits by the elderly involve complaints of emotional distress. Twenty percent of suicides in this country are committed by seniors, with the highest success rate belonging to older, white men.
Medicare Supplemental Insurance: Advantages and Apprehensions
If you are a senior on Medicare, you probably already know that it does not provide all the health insurance coverage you need. Many people consider buying a Medicare supplement plan.
Do Older Adults Really Need Vitamins and Supplements?
Do you really need to take that vitamin? Probably not. More and more data shows that healthy people don’t gain anything from popping vitamins and minerals, and supplements may even pose risks.
Medicare Advantage vs Medicare Supplement Plans
The high cost of healthcare in the United States makes health insurance coverage a necessity for most people, particularly seniors who are more prone to health problems and are more likely to live on fixed incomes.
Winter Safety Tips to Safeguard Seniors from Injury
As we age, cold weather can be extremely dangerous. Plummeting temperatures can lead to, icy sidewalks, hypothermia and other serious injuries. If you have elderly neighbors, friends, or relatives, check in with them this winter and share these winter safety tips.
Moving? Here’s What to Do About Your Medicare Coverage
Relocating can be a chaotic time. It’s easy for small details to get lost in the shuffle or forgotten. Don’t let your Medicare coverage be one of those details.
8 Health and Safety Tips for Seniors Living Alone
Living alone is the choice of many senior adults now-a-days but this independence brings with it, its own set of dangers. Smart seniors take care of themselves and their property with some smart measures and precautions.
Medicare: The Difference Between Initial Enrollment Period and Special Enrollment Periods
Are you new to Medicare and confused about when to enroll? Many people aren’t new, but are unsure when or how they are able to make changes to their plan. This article will help explain more about making changes.