If you’ve ever helped a loved one choose a Medicare plan, you know there’s a lot to consider. To help make this year’s Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) go as smoothly…
Many people find choosing a Medicare plan a little overwhelming. There are so many unfamiliar terms, rules, and options! It’s really important to choose wisely. After all, what’s more important…
Original Medicare, the federal program that provides health insurance for Americans age 65 and older, pays for just 80 percent of most covered services. That leaves Medicare beneficiaries responsible for…
Transitioning to Medicare can be intimidating, whether you’re changing insurance plans for the first time in decades or a savvy shopper who peruses the Marketplace for coverage every November. The…
If you’re like the average American over 65, you take about three prescriptions each month (prescribed by more than one doctor) in addition to some over-the-counter drugs, vitamins, and supplements.…
One of the things I hear often from beneficiaries is that they’re concerned to find out that Original Medicare does not pay for everything — especially “extras” like vision, dental,…
You might have heard Medicare Advantage plans discussed as an alternative to “original” Medicare, but did you know that these plans have been around, in some form, since the very…
You probably already know that Medicare Advantage plans cover lots of benefits that aren’t a part of Original Medicare, but did you know that starting January 1, 2019, the savings…
If you’re a Medicare member, you’ve probably heard of the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP), which occurs every fall from October 15 to December 7. It’s the one time of year…
As a pharmacist, I’ve seen patients struggle with keeping a medication routine as prescribed by their doctor. In fact, a recent study found that nearly half of all Americans with…