Medicare will start covering mental health at the same cost as other medical conditions beginning Jan 1, 2014. Although this may seem to be a huge victory for seniors 65 and over, there is still a disparity in care, as well as…

Seniors turning 65 may have a lot of questions about how Medicare works for them. Don’t worry, we’ve got your back. Here are 5 ways to figure out…

Medigap, aka Medicare Supplemental insurance, is designed to protect seniors from costly medical expenses left by Original Medicare. We know it can seem a little complicated so here is a list of 5 things to know…

With Medicare’s Open Enrollment now closed what do you do if your health plan or Rx plan aren’t up to par? Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plans are available year round as long as…

If you are considering a Medicare Advantage plan, also known as Medicare Part C, you probably have discovered the labyrinth of information out there. This is because MA plans are not…

The Affordable Care Act doesn’t affect Medigap in most cases, but there is one thing that could change in the future for Medigap policyholders. As 1/5 of all Medicare beneficiaries are enrolled in…

The Affordable Care Act, or as many people call it Obamacare, implements a few services that affects seniors. We have listed four important ways the ACA will impact your Medicare coverage.

Medicare is meant to cover the basics of senior health care, but many seniors are surprised it doesn’t cover a few basic services. We’ve listed 4 services that aren’t covered by Medicare, that you might have thought you may have been…

When you first enroll in Medicare Part B you have a one time introductory visit known as the “Welcome to Medicare” preventive visit for $0, as well as a yearly wellness visit. Let me explain how this works and why…

Medicare offers smoking cessation counseling to its beneficiaries. It may be your year to make a no-smoking New Year’s Resolution, and Medicare can help.