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When retirement finally comes, it may bring changes into your life. While you may enjoy some time to travel or spend time with family, you may find changes when it comes to your health insurance as well. If you are retiring at the age of 65, you will qualify for…

Gastric bypass is a surgical treatment approach to help obese patients reduce their weight. However, some patients still experience significant weight gain after this surgery. Surgery for gastric bypass revision may be an option in certain cases. Weight Gain after Gastric Bypass Surgery The most common type of bariatric surgery,…

After looking back at your career and at all your options for the future, you may decide that retiring at the age of 70 is the best option for you. After you retire, you’ll have more time to spend with your family and friends. You also may be able to…

For anyone born after 1960 or after, the full retirement age is 67. This is the age that you will be able to receive your full retirement benefits. However, if you are planning to retire at the age of 67, you should be aware that you may need to make…

Medigap plans, also known as Medicare Supplement plans, help cover many out-of-pocket expenses for Medicare recipients. The scope of these plans is determined in part by Medicare legislation and what private insurers want to offer. Because of this, Medigap plans are standardized to offer a select list of benefits at…

While many medical procedures are performed on an outpatient basis, meaning the patient receives care and returns home the same day, some treatments require additional monitoring, specialized care and access to rehabilitation services. This is often the case after an extensive surgery, but it may also be the case when…

Certain Medicare Supplement plans, also known as Medigap, will no longer be offered to newly eligible enrollees after January 1, 2020. This change specifically impacts plans that pay for the Medicare Part B deductible, like Medicare Supplement Plan F. What Does Plan F Cover? Like most Medigap plans, Plan F…

Enrolling in Medicare is something that most people will do at some point, and the benefits of being a Medicare recipient are numerous; however, there may be some reasons to delay coverage that actually work out in your favor. Delaying enrollment can also be detrimental in some situations, so it…

Unlike Part A and Part B, Medicare Part D is an optional benefit that sits outside Original Medicare. When Medicare recipients first become eligible, they may think drug coverage is merely additional insurance they do not need or cannot afford. However, even if you are healthy and presently do without…