Breast Cancer Awareness Month: How Medicare Supports Preventive Services
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about breast cancer and the importance of early detection. For Medicare beneficiaries, understanding available preventive services can make a significant difference in maintaining health and well-being. Breast Cancer Screening and Medicare Coverage Medicare provides coverage for essential preventive services, including breast cancer screenings….
Fun in the Sun: Skin Protection and Medicare Coverage Tips for Summer
As we soak up the sun this summer, it’s essential to balance enjoyment with skin protection, especially for seniors who face increased risks of skin cancer. Did you know that UV rays from the sun are the primary cause of skin cancer? But fear not! With practical tips and understanding Medicare coverage, you can stay…
Choosing Your Medicare Advantage Plan: HMOs vs. PPOs
Choosing the right health plan shouldn’t be complicated. In this blog, we’ll explain the main differences between them, providing insights to help you make informed decisions. Think of this as your handy guide, with essential questions to make your healthcare choices easier and help you confidently pick between HMOs and PPOs. HMO vs. PPO: What…
5 Tips to Protect Yourself from Medicare Fraud: Stay Safe and Informed
As a senior citizen, you rely on Medicare to provide you with the medical care you need to stay healthy. Unfortunately, scammers and fraudsters also know how valuable your Medicare benefits are, and they will go to great lengths to try to trick you into giving up your personal information or signing up for services…
What is the Initial Coverage Election Period?
If you’re new to Medicare, you may be familiar with the Initial Enrollment Period (IEP), an election period that covers from 3 months before your 65th birthday to 3 months after. However, if you chose not to sign up for Part B during your IEP, there is another enrollment period available to you, known as…
Making the Most of Your Medicare Plan: Know Your Benefits and Save Money
Whether you’re on a limited income, or just trying to justify how much you’re paying for your Medicare Advantage plan, we all want to get the most out of our health care plan. Every plan comes with a lot of information and explanation about its benefits, and it can be overwhelming to drill down into…
Medicare Coverage for Travel
Depending on how you receive your Medicare benefits, whether it is through Original Medicare or a Medicare Advantage plan, you might be on the hook for higher costs for medical services while you travel.
Medicare and Alzheimer’s Care
Medicare covers many of the services needed for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease. Learn more about what Medicare does, and does not, help cover when it comes to Alzheimer’s care.
What are the Different Parts of Medicare?
Get help understanding the different parts of Medicare and what they cover for your health care.