Medicare Blog
How Medicare Advantage In-Home Health Assessments Keep Seniors Healthier
Today, Medicare Advantage delivers affordable, high-quality care to more than 33 million seniors and people with disabilities, with better health outcomes than Fee-for-Service Medicare (FFS). One of the most effective ways to ensure seniors receive comprehensive care...
Does your Medicare plan cover gym memberships and other fitness benefits?
There’s no age limit on exercise – physical activity is for everyone! In fact, as you get older, physical activity becomes an even more important part of your overall health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, regular exercise can help...
Your annual physical checklist
Annual physical check-ups are essential in maintaining your health. These check-ups can identify health issues in their early stages, so you can take care of them as early as possible. If you have Medicare and have had Medicare Part B for more than 12 months,...
LEARN DENTAL INSURANCE BASICS AND SAVE YOUR TEETH
Monitoring your oral health isn’t just about good teeth: it can give insight into your overall health. There are many reasons why it’s important that you visit your dentist regularly. Dental health should be a major concern for seniors. Monitoring your oral health...
MEDICARE AND DEPRESSION TREATMENTS — WHAT MEDICARE COVERS
Mental health is a critical part of overall health. Conversations on the topic of mental health were rare when the baby boomer generation was young. Today, the topic is far more accepted. Mental health is a critical part of overall health. Conversations on the topic...
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...