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Will Medicare Pay For My COVID Booster Shot?

The COVID-19 booster is now out for the public at large to help increase your protection levels, but do Medicare benefits extend to it? You don’t want to have to pay for it out of your pocket if you can help it, and this quick guide will outline whether or…

Start Thinking About Your Plans for AEP

Even though we might still be enjoying the sunshine and warm weather that summer brings, it will be fall before we know it…and with that, comes an opportunity to review your Medicare coverage. In September, you’ll be receiving documentation from your Medicare Advantage plan. This Annual Notice of Coverage (ANOC)…

Does Medicare Cover the Cost of At-Home COVID Tests?

One of the most effective tools for diagnosing the presence of and the monitoring of recovery from the COVID virus is the At-Home test kit. The good news is that as of January 2022 the Federal Government enacted a program where private health insurance companies and the Medicaid program will…

Ways To Exercise and Stay Active At Home

Staying active, even if it’s just for 15 minutes at a time, can significantly improve any senior’s health. Routine exercise can help boost your mood, help you maintain your current weight or lose weight, add a few years to your life, enhance your balance, flexibility, and mobility, and it can…

Five Things To Know About Medicare If You’re Turning 65

If you’re turning 65 and close to getting Medicare coverage, there are a few things that you should know to ensure that you get the coverage that is right for you. Let’s go over five things you should know regarding Medicare insurance. People can be eligible for Medicare coverage for…

Can I Choose My Doctors on Medicare?

If you’ve been lucky enough to find a physician you’ve developed a rapport with, it can be upsetting to think about changing providers. Depending on the Medicare plan you choose, you may be able to keep seeing your doctors. If you choose Original Medicare, you usually won’t have to pick…

Taking Care of Your Heart

Did you know that heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in the United States for both women and men? This is why it’s so important to be proactive and take steps to protect your heart health, especially as you age. You should start by scheduling an…

Perks to Living in A Senior Community

Are you wondering if living in a senior independent living community is the right choice for you? If you are looking for communities that are geared toward seniors and retirees and will allow you to continue aging in place, you may feel a bit overwhelmed.  Any move can be daunting,…

Activities To Help With Arthritis

Millions of adults suffer from arthritis and many of those individuals are seniors who rely on Medicare benefits for their healthcare coverage. If you are concerned about stiffness or pain in your joints, call your doctor. If your primary healthcare provider thinks that you have either Osteoarthritis (OA) or Rheumatoid…