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…
Theresa LauerOctober 2, 2019
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…
Kortney CruzJune 6, 2019
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…
Theresa LauerMay 13, 2019
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.…
Harshal AminFebruary 15, 2019
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,…
Bob McFillinNovember 10, 2018
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…
Bob McFillinOctober 24, 2018
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…
Kortney CruzOctober 3, 2018
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…
Melissa ZoniesOctober 16, 2017
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…
Harshal AminAugust 7, 2017
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