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12 Medicare Facts All Seniors Should Know
Medicare provides insurance coverage to 56 million Americans, yet many people don’t know everything they should know about this valuable program. Here are 12 important facts about Medicare that can help you make the most of your Medicare benefits. Continue reading “12 Medicare Facts All Seniors Should Know” »
What Are The Benefits of Medicare Plan F?
Of the Medigap plans available, Plan F provides the widest array of benefits and the most comprehensive coverage. Plan F and Plan C (not to be confused with Medicare Part C), the second most popular Medicare Supplement plan, are sometimes referred to as “first dollar” plans: They cover Medicare copays and co-insurance from the very ‘first dollar.’
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19 Tips for Combatting the Flu
Even when conditions seem ideal for a flu outbreak across the United States, as was the case this winter, there are tips that can be followed to minimize the chance of getting infected—or at least reduce the severity of symptoms. Continue reading “19 Tips for Combatting the Flu” »
Five Foods That Help Fight Diabetes
For many people, a diet focused on prevention and treatment of diabetes can be vital in promoting good health and reducing the risk or symptoms of this disease afflicting over 20 million Americans. Fortunately, there are some foods known or widely thought to help fight diabetes. Continue reading “Five Foods That Help Fight Diabetes” »
Fifteen Quotes from 2013 to Inspire Us in 2014 and Beyond
Quotes as inspirational and impactful as FDR’s “The only thing we have to fear is …,” JFK’s “Ask not …,” and Lou Gehrig’s “I consider myself the luckiest man …” probably come around only a few times in a century, so it may seem a tall order to offer up 15 extraordinarily inspirational quotes from 2013. Continue reading “Fifteen Quotes from 2013 to Inspire Us in 2014 and Beyond” »
How Do the Affordable Care Act and Medicare Work Together?
Despite its short life thus far, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) of 2010 has already affected just about every area of American healthcare you can name—and Medicare is no exception. Continue reading “How Do the Affordable Care Act and Medicare Work Together?” »
More Evidence Suggests Video Games are Good for Older Minds and Bodies
Yet another study suggests that playing video games can help keep members of the Medicare population sharp and well-coordinated. Continue reading “More Evidence Suggests Video Games are Good for Older Minds and Bodies” »
Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period Ends on Feb. 14
Even if you’re retired, you live in a busy world, so this may be a good time for a reminder about the current Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period. Continue reading “Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period Ends on Feb. 14” »
Sigh of Relief for Medicare Beneficiaries as 2014 Rates Announced
The Medicare administration has announced Medicare Part A and Part B rates for 2014.
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