by Appalachian Area on Aging ADRC (Aging and Disability Resources Center) (800) 434-4036 www.scupstateadrc.org If you are going in the… Read more »
Category: Medicare Advantage Plans Articles
A Few Things Everyone Should Know About Medicare
When to sign up. You can sign up for Medicare beginning three months before you turn 65, and coverage can start as soon… Read more »
Healthy Connections Prime: A New Option for Older Dual Eligibles
The SC Health and Human Services Department has been approved to implement a new pilot program called Healthy Connections Prime for certain… Read more »
Spotting Medicare Fraud
By Vee Daniel, President/CEO, Better Business Bureau of the Upstate It was a perfect storm. The launch of the Affordable… Read more »
Traditional Medicare Rates for 2014
Beginning January 1, 2014, Medicare Beneficiaries will see changes in their deductibles and co insurance rates for Traditional Medicare. The Medicare… Read more »
A Profile of Older Americans: 2010
Highlights • The older population (65+) numbered 39.6 million in 2009, an increase of 4.3 million or 12.5% since 1999• The… Read more »
Medicare Premium, Deductible and Co-Pay Charges for 2011
The basic premium for Medicare Part B will be $115.40 a month in 2011, up from $110.50 in 2010 (a… Read more »
Choices to Consider
Last year my husband almost lost his leg due to a diabetic ulcer at the bottom of his foot. An… Read more »
Make the Most of Your Doctor’s Visit
Understanding basic health information in order to prevent or treat an illness, also known as health literacy, is the best… Read more »
TV Show Focuses on Seniors 50 Plus
In America, you go to the mail box one day and find an invitation from AARP to join their organization…. Read more »
