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Monday, October 30, 2023

Money: The Retirement Countdown

…you retire before 65, you will have five years before you’re eligible for Medicare, so you should have other options. “When you’re going to be doing Medicare, you want to…

Thursday, October 20, 2022

Telemedicine: It’s Here To Stay

…emergency is in effect until Oct. 13, but is expected to be extended past that date. Medicare Advantage plans may offer more telemedicine benefits than original Medicare. Some providers have…

Monday, September 14, 2020

Where’s Your Retirement Emergency Fund?

…site. Many would be forced to borrow cash or use a credit card. Anspach says that emergency fund will have no impact on your Medicare or long-term care policy. It…

Friday, May 24, 2019

Is it just a mood…or more?

…more about depression in Seniors, the Geriatric Mental Health Foundation https://www.aagponline.org/index.php?src=gendocs&ref=depression&category=Foundation has excellent resources, including guidance in locating a geriatric psychiatrist https://www.aagponline.org/index.php?src=membership&srctype=membership_lister_foundation. The Medicare website https://www.medicare.gov/physiciancompare/also offers guidance in locating…

Monday, April 13, 2020

Stuck At Home Guide: Telemedicine

…for Medicare & Medicaid Services have loosened regulations for telemedicine due to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Medicare, coinsurance and deductibles may apply, but some healthcare providers are reducing or…

Monday, August 1, 2022

Finding Senior Resources

…obtain health care and another which provides support for Medicare-related abuse. The AARP Foundation AARP Foundation: AARP is the primary clearinghouse and elder advocacy organization in the country. This site…

Friday, April 3, 2020

Coronavirus Scams

…to three examples: Social Security Administration scam Fake tests for Medicare recipients Small business listing scam   Tips to Protect Yourself It’s easy to steal logos, official-looking web pages and…

Wednesday, June 17, 2020

Stay Connected!

…connected—or striking up new connections during this isolating time. Cigna Corporation, a global health service company, just launched a pilot program to increase social connectivity among its Medicare Advantage members….

Monday, September 30, 2013

The Shutdown for Seniors

…for benefits; however, there could be delays in processing new claims. Medicare As with Social Security, you should see no changes if you already are on Medicare. Cuts could cause…

Friday, July 18, 2014

What I Learned from Browsing the Hearing Aid Forums

…plans, which provides AARP’s Medicare supplementary coverage. If you’re insured by United Healthcare, these hearing aids will be covered and you will pay around $350 each. If you’re on Medicare

Monday, October 19, 2015

She spent her 103rd birthday volunteering — and more from the week online

…that can exacerbate the disease. The results have been positive, and the team has been awarded a sizable Medicare grant to help implement the team-based care model in medical offices…

Monday, April 12, 2021

Five Tax Tips for Retirees

…Bibbo, lead advisor at the JL Smith Group in Avon, Ohio. The RMD can also have an impact on your Medicare premiums says Mike Repak, vice president and senior estate…

Monday, April 11, 2022

Tax Time Tips for Older Adults

…jointly. “We want to make sure that you’re aware of that increase and then if you’re 65, you’re going to get that bonus on your standard deduction,” says Foulks. Medicare

Monday, July 15, 2019

Ask Joan: Where to start?

…him will be painful. I consulted my physician, who prescribed an estrogen vaginal cream, but Medicare doesn’t cover it and I can’t afford the $400/month supply. I contacted the manufacturer,…

Thursday, February 28, 2013

Nursing Homes Still Hotbeds of Abusive Drugging

…New York City’s more than 40,000 nursing home residents are on the meds, according to the Gazette, citing 2011 data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The Gotham…