by Matthew Gibson, MA In March, 1940, Dr. Harry Chambers was called to the home of eleven-year-old Timothy Scheffer. “Little… Read more »
Category: Medicare Supplement Insurance Articles
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 »
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 »
Partnership Policy News Good for Consumers and Taxpayers Alike
New legislation is expected to bring consumer-friendly incentives to people doing comprehensive retirement planning, and relief to their families should… Read more »
Medicare Supplement Insurance
Medicare supplement insurance, also known as “Medigap”, is a health insurance policy that supplements the Medicare Parts A and B… Read more »
Medicare Prescription Drug Program Update
SILVERxCARD will end on December 31, 2005 and will be replaced with the new Gap Assistance Pharmacy Program for Seniors-… Read more »
Medicare Advantage Plans – Get the Facts
Medicare Advantage Plans are healthcare plans approved by Medicare and provided by private insurance companies. There are several different types… Read more »
Extra Help with the Medicare Prescription Drug Program
To date, more than 9 million people with Medicare who qualify for extra help are getting continuous prescription drug coverage… Read more »