Does Medicare Cover Flu Shots?
January 17, 2019Flu season is approaching fast. Find out how to get a flu shot before it’s too late!
Read MoreShingles in the Elderly: Signs & Prevention
January 8, 2019According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly one-third of people in the United States will develop shingles at some point in their life. The risk of developing shingles increases as you age and is more likely in those who have had the chickenpox (Varicella) virus. Prepare yourself now by learning everything you […]
Read MoreWhat is the Cigna and Express Scripts deal?
January 3, 2019Cigna and Express Scripts announced their 54 billion dollar merger in March of 2018. Cigna provides coverage to 95 million beneficiaries around the world and Express Scripts helps fill 1.4 billion prescriptions annually. The goal of this merger is to create both affordable and personalized healthcare for consumers. Cigna and Express Scripts Merger Close Date […]
Read MoreHome Care Services vs. Senior Assisted Living
December 20, 2018Nearly half of everyone over the age of 65 needs some form of assistance in their daily routine. That’s approximately 18 million seniors! When choosing between home care services and senior assisted living, it’s important to consider the costs, qualifications, and available services before making a final decision. Home care services allow you to get […]
Read MoreVitamin D for Seniors and Medicare Eligibles
December 18, 2018Vitamin D, also known as the “sunshine vitamin,” is essential. It helps absorb calcium, which is necessary for bone health and strength. Over an extended period of time, vitamin D deficiency can result in obesity, diabetes, hypertension, depression, Osteoporosis, and more. Vitamin D for seniors and Medicare eligibles becomes increasingly important with age, so it […]
Read MoreWhat is the CVS and Aetna deal?
December 6, 2018Last year, CVS provided prescriptions to an estimated 94 million customers while Aetna provided coverage to an estimated 22 million. In a $69 million dollar deal, CVS officially purchased Aetna on November 28, 2018. The CVS and Aetna deal will strengthen the two companies, create better care coordination, and improve costs for beneficiaries like you. […]
Read MoreRemembering President George H.W. Bush
December 4, 2018President George H.W. Bush was a humble and ambitious leader who died on November 30, 2018, at the age of 94. He was responsible for walking the U.S. through important milestones like the Americans with Disabilities Act, Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty, and Operation Just Cause. He will be remembered as a veteran, congressman, vice president, […]
Read MoreThe Medicaid Look Back Period: What You Need to Know
November 20, 2018What is the Medicaid look back period? Medicaid is designed to provide health care to those with low income or limited assets and is administered through each state. When applying for Medicaid, the state social security office is responsible for confirming you have limited income and assets. The Medicaid look back period is a period […]
Read MoreDrug Price Transparency: Everything You Need to Know
November 15, 2018Drug Price Transparency: Everything You Need to Know The Henry J Kaiser Family Foundation estimates that $1 out of every $6 in Medicare spending is for prescription drugs. These medications play an important role in the health of 59 million seniors and Medicare eligibles. Drug price transparency is crucial in informing consumers and developing new […]
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Understanding Your Best Cancer Insurance, Heart Attack Insurance, and Stroke Insurance Options
October 23, 2018Medicare is designed to provide coverage for the most basic healthcare that everybody needs. Therefore, it does not include extensive cancer, heart attack, or stroke coverage. That’s why many Medicare beneficiaries enroll in secondary health insurance plans to supplement their current coverage gaps. Original Medicare Part A covers hospital costs, and Original Medicare Part B […]
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