Medicare Advantage can be a bit confusing. We’ve compiled a list of a few facts you should know: Not all Medicare Advantage Plans work the same way. Make sure to find and compare plans in your area. In most cases, you are enrolled in a plan for an entire year and you can only join […]
Medicare When You Don’t Retire at 65- Avoiding Penalties
Did you realize that for many people the full retirement age has changed? For those born in 1937 or earlier it was 65, but after that it goes up on a graduated scale until for those born in 1960 or later it reaches age 67. You might feel healthy and vigorous and have no intention […]
Medicare Initial Enrollment Period
Once you become eligible for Medicare you have a timeline to initially enroll. It’s good to be aware of when exactly this is, as if you do not enroll during this time you might have to pay more for coverage. Even if you want to continue working, it won’t cost you anything extra to at […]
Medicare Summary Notice Made Easy
If you have Original Medicare, every three months you will receive a Medicare Summary Notice (MSN) in the mail. If you are one of many who finds forms difficult to figure out, be encouraged. Medicare redesigned it a few years back to make it more user-friendly. You should not ignore the MSN, even if it takes […]
7 Reasons Seniors Should Consider a Gluten-Free Diet
By now, we’ve all heard of a “gluten-free diet”, but what exactly is gluten and should seniors really consider removing it from their diet? Gluten comes from two specific proteins, gliadin and glutenin. They are found in cereal grains such as wheat, spelt, rye, barley and in some cases oats. In the case of oats, […]
Hospital Costs With Medicare Part A
Even though you may be enrolled in Medicare Part A, which covers hospital visits, those visits will not be free. Most people don’t pay a monthly premium for Part A. If you worked for 10 years, you already paid for it. If you have to buy Part A, you’ll pay up to $407 each month […]
Senior Nutrition: Trace Minerals
Minerals that the body needs only very tiny amounts of are called trace minerals; nevertheless, they are very important. The difference between the major minerals and trace minerals is the amount needed by the body. There are more than a dozen trace minerals and they’re needed in small amounts less than 5 grams. Chromium works […]
