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Navigating Your “Welcome to Medicare” Preventive Visit

Navigating Your “Welcome to Medicare” Preventive Visit

The “Welcome to Medicare” preventive care visit is an optional one-time appointment covered by Medicare in the first 12 months that you have Medicare Part B. The goal of this visit is for your provider to assess your health and prepare a plan for future care. While it...

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5 Tips for Reducing Diabetes Risk

5 Tips for Reducing Diabetes Risk

Over 37 million people in the United States have type 2 diabetes, which is a long-lasting health condition that affects how your body turns food into energy.1 Almost half of people aged 65 years or older have prediabetes, which means you have a higher blood sugar...

Medication Management: Tips & Tricks for Medicare Beneficiaries

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...

3 Tips for Communicating with Your Doctor

3 Tips for Communicating with Your Doctor

As we age, managing multiple health problems or chronic conditions can be a lot to keep track of. From various treatments and their side effects to your Medicare coverage, it’s helpful to be prepared going into doctor appointments. Here are three helpful tips for...

Medicare Insurance Articles

Navigating Your “Welcome to Medicare” Preventive Visit

Navigating Your “Welcome to Medicare” Preventive Visit

The “Welcome to Medicare” preventive care visit is an optional one-time appointment covered by Medicare in the first 12 months that you have Medicare Part B. The goal of this visit is for your provider to assess your health and prepare a plan for future care. While it...

Medication Management: Tips & Tricks for Medicare Beneficiaries

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...

Does Medicare cover a colonoscopy?

Does Medicare cover a colonoscopy?

Colonoscopies are an important test for early detection of colon cancer and precancerous polyps. Colorectal cancer is most commonly found in adults aged 65 to 74. The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2021, 104,270 new cases of colon cancer and 45,230 cases of...

Medicare Plan Articles

Take Advantage of Medicare Preventive Services

Take Advantage of Medicare Preventive Services

One of the best things you can do in your later years is take active measures to stay healthy. Good health and disease prevention can happen through developing habits. In addition to daily behaviors, it’s a good idea to make regular appointments with your doctor....

It’s Important to Review Your Medicare Coverage Every Year

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...

Medicare Coverage Articles

Does Medicare cover ancillary products and services?

Does Medicare cover ancillary products and services?

Original Medicare (Part A and Part B) covers basic healthcare needs but it doesn’t cover everything. From dental to vision to hearing benefits, ancillary products like these often require additional coverage, even for basic needs such as hearing aids and routine eye...

Does Medicare cover mammograms?

Does Medicare cover mammograms?

Mammograms are one of the best tools for early detection of breast cancer, and being proactive about getting your annual mammogram after you turn 40 is critical for your overall health. While there are certain instances in which you may have to pay out-of-pocket,...

Medicare Enrollment Articles

Guide To Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) 2023

Guide To Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) 2023

The Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plan Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) runs from October 15 to December 7 each year and is the best time for Medicare beneficiaries to make changes to their current coverage. This is a good time to ensure you have all of the...

What You Need to Know If You’re Aging Into Medicare

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....

Medicare Support Articles

3 Activities to Help Improve Balance and Prevent Falls

3 Activities to Help Improve Balance and Prevent Falls

When it comes to independent living, a major concern for older adults is falling. In addition to home modifications, physical activity is fundamental for fall prevention. While any physical activity is good, there are a few activities that more specifically help...

Does Medicare cover depression screenings and treatments?

Does Medicare cover depression screenings and treatments?

Medicare Part B does cover depression screenings and treatments, but the amount of coverage can vary from plan to plan. Mental health conditions like depression can happen at any age, but are often prevalent when someone is diagnosed with another health condition that...

3 Tips for Communicating with Your Doctor

3 Tips for Communicating with Your Doctor

As we age, managing multiple health problems or chronic conditions can be a lot to keep track of. From various treatments and their side effects to your Medicare coverage, it’s helpful to be prepared going into doctor appointments. Here are three helpful tips for...

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