by Loretta Hartzell Medicare is a federal health insurance program for the following: people 65 or older, people under 65 with… Read more »
Category: Medicare Supplement Insurance Articles
Understanding Medicare Options
by Kirk Matenaer, Medicare and Long Term Care Specialist with Franklin & Associates, Inc. Medicare beneficiaries have two options for… Read more »
Changes to Medicare Part A and B in 2015
RALEIGH — Every year, the federal government reevaluates the costs for Medicare Parts A and B to determine if changes need to… Read more »
Know the Difference Between a Hospital Observation Stay and an Independent Stay
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 »
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 »
Planning for Healthcare Needs
by Kim Kilday, MBA, MHA People plan their work day, vacations – even grocery shopping trips to maximize coupon savings. Pre-planning… 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 »
Changes in Medicare: Parts A and B for 2014
RALEIGH— Each year the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid reevaluate the numbers for Medicare Parts A and B to determine… Read more »
