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12 Home Safety Tips & Tricks for Seniors
Taking home safety precautions can help you gain more independence but also give your loved ones peace of mind. Not only can safety precautions for the elderly be impactful, but some precautions only take minutes to complete. Here are 12 home senior safety tips and...
It’s Important to Review Your Medicare Coverage Every Year
Every year, Medicare beneficiaries have the option to make changes to their coverage during the Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plan Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) from October 15-December 7. AEP is an ideal time to review your plan and make changes that are...
What You Need to Know If You’re Aging Into Medicare
Every day in the United States, 10,000 people turn 65—which means 10,000 people are newly eligible for Medicare. Even with the thousands of people turning 65 each day, there’s still a lot of confusion around preparing for Medicare, from enrollment to its coverage....
Medication Management: Tips & Tricks for Medicare Beneficiaries
When you stay on top of you or your loved one’s medications alongside a healthcare team, you reduce the risk of medication-related problems resulting in better health outcomes. From reducing costs to improving care, here are some medication management tips and tricks...
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12 Home Safety Tips & Tricks for Seniors
Taking home safety precautions can help you gain more independence but also give your loved ones peace of mind. Not only can safety precautions for the elderly be impactful, but some precautions only take minutes to complete. Here are 12 home senior safety tips and...
Medication Management: Tips & Tricks for Medicare Beneficiaries
When you stay on top of you or your loved one’s medications alongside a healthcare team, you reduce the risk of medication-related problems resulting in better health outcomes. From reducing costs to improving care, here are some medication management tips and tricks...
How To Guard Your Medicare Card
As a Medicare beneficiary, your Medicare card proves that you have Medicare health insurance and specifically shows if you have Medicare Part A, Medicare Part B or both, and the date your coverage began. Your card is unique to you and your coverage, and it’s one of...
Medicare Plan Articles
It’s Important to Review Your Medicare Coverage Every Year
Every year, Medicare beneficiaries have the option to make changes to their coverage during the Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plan Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) from October 15-December 7. AEP is an ideal time to review your plan and make changes that are...
What to Do with Medicare if You’re Moving: Medicare Change of Address
There’s a lot on your to-do list when you’re moving, but one thing to add to your list is figuring out your Medicare coverage. Whether you’re wondering if you can keep your existing coverage or want to know if you have additional Medicare coverage options in your new...
How To File a Medicare Appeal if Your Medicare Plan Doesn’t Cover Services or Items
It can be frustrating to receive a medical bill and find that Medicare or your Medicare plan didn’t cover something you thought it would. If you disagree with a coverage or payment decision by Medicare or your Medicare plan, you have the option to file an appeal....
Medicare Coverage Articles
Does Medicare cover hospice?
As long as it’s a Medicare-approved hospice program, Medicare covers most aspects of hospice care for little to no cost to beneficiaries. When it comes to long-term care planning, it’s important to understand what is covered by Medicare. Here’s a guide to Medicare...
Does Medicare Pay For Durable Medical Equipment (DME)?
If you have Medicare Part B, it’s important to know that Medicare will cover certain medical equipment that aids in a better quality of living. In order to get the most out of your Medicare coverage, here’s what you need to know about durable medical equipment and...
Medicare and ALS Coverage: How-To Enroll, Eligibility and More
If you have ALS, know a loved one with ALS or are a caregiver for someone with ALS, it’s important to know how to navigate Medicare and what exactly is covered. Here’s a guide to Medicare and ALS coverage. What is ALS? Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known...
Medicare Enrollment Articles
What You Need to Know If You’re Aging Into Medicare
Every day in the United States, 10,000 people turn 65—which means 10,000 people are newly eligible for Medicare. Even with the thousands of people turning 65 each day, there’s still a lot of confusion around preparing for Medicare, from enrollment to its coverage....
Disability Coverage & Medicare: How-To Enroll & Other Disability Questions
All recipients of Social Security disability benefits can also receive Medicare coverage two years after they are eligible for monthly disability benefits. Some individuals, however, can get Medicare coverage sooner depending on their situation. Here’s a guide to help...
Understanding Medicare Fall Open Enrollment Period
The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (also known as the Fall Open Enrollment Period or AEP) runs from October 15 to December 7 each year. This period gives Medicare beneficiaries the opportunity to review their current coverage and make changes. This article will...
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