“The Untold Benefits of Medicare Advantage Plans Revealed!” Have you heard about Medicare Advantage plans? They’re a popular alternative…
Byline: Bill Vargas, Independent Medicare Agent Medicare can be very confusing! Navigating Medicare Insurance plans and options is often a…
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How To Improve Your Brain & Body
Protect Your Brain: You can effect conditions like Alzheimer’s /Dementia, depression and your health by getting in the habit of only a half hour a day of physical activity at least three times a week. Alzheimer’s /Dementia, depression and your health by getting in the habit of only a half hour a day of physical activity at least three times a week.
How It Works: • Physical activity will boost your energy and mood. (more…)
For people on Medicare, there are some changes to be aware of for 2018
SOCIAL SECURITY
“Medicare is going to replace everyone’s Medicare card starting in April 2018 through April 2019. The cards will be replaced on a scheduled basis. Everyone will get a new card that will have the Social Security number removed and replaced with a unique ID number. It will look different. Nobody needs to initiate anything.”
SCAMS
“There are a lot of scams. There are people calling Medicare beneficiaries, saying they need to pay $35 for these new cards. But Medicare will never call to verify a Medicare number,” or ask for money.
For people on Medicare, there are some changes to be aware of for 2018.
The open enrollment period for Part D prescription drug plans and Part C Medicare Advantage plans is Oct. 15 through Dec. 7.
Prescription drug plans, known as Part D, are advisable for people on Medicare if you are not enrolled in an HMO with drug coverage.
In the past, Medicare allowed companies to merge their enrollees with existing plans,” we have not heard if that is still true.
It’s important to read the annual notice of change from your company. “If people choose not to renew, they have extra time to find other coverage, but it’s important to pay attention to the dates.”
You shouldn’t risk a coverage gap. If this particular plan ends Dec. 31, you have until Feb. 28 to renew. But that leaves two months uncovered — you don’t want to do that.
People who have prescription drug coverage from a retiree plan do not need to enroll in a Part D plan. You don’t need to do anything. If you have credible coverage from a former employer or the Veterans Administration, you don’t need to enroll. (more…)
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Loneliness Can Be Cause Of Obesity And Your Premature Death
Social Isolation
In today’s modern world social isolation is causing obesity, many other health problems and early death.
Chronic Loneliness
Chronic loneliness is a worldwide problem causing premature death across the world.
Case Studies
The effects of loneliness can exceed other health risk factors like obesity and drug abuse. (more…)
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Why Do Seniors Get Shingles?
One Out Six Seniors Will Get it !!
Shingles Overview
Almost 1 out of every 3 people in the United States will develop shingles, also known as zoster or herpes zoster, in their lifetime. There are an estimated 1 million cases of shingles each year in this country. Anyone who has recovered from chickenpox may develop shingles; even children can get shingles. However the risk of shingles increases as you get older. About half of all cases occur in men and women 60 years old or older.
Some people have a greater risk of getting shingles. This includes people who (more…)
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Insomnia & Sleep Apnea
Poor Quality Sleep
Poor quality of sleep in seniors triggers memories to be trapped in the area called hippocampus and not go to the prefrontal cortex. Causing difficulty remembering names and forgetfulness.
Sleep Disruption & Memory Loss (more…)
