by Healthcare Educators Team
Several months have passed since your Medicare coverage went into effect for 2024. This is a good time to assess your plan choice. Is everything working like you thought it would? Or have there been unexpected surprises? Here are a few things to consider when taking...
by Healthcare Educators Team
Medicare fraud is a growing problem, costing Medicare beneficiaries billions of dollars every year. Unscrupulous criminals posing as Medicare representatives convince unsuspecting seniors to share their personal information resulting in identity theft or fraudulent...
by Healthcare Educators Team
If you are turning 65 soon, you probably know you need to sign up for Medicare. But you may have a lot of questions about when to sign up and what to sign up for. Here’s what you need to know about your Medicare coverage options and your enrollment timelines. When to...
by Healthcare Educators Team
If you are like many seniors on a fixed income, you may be finding it difficult to afford your prescription medications. As drug prices continue to rise, a growing number of older adults are making tough choices on how to stretch their dollars. Some are choosing to...
by Healthcare Educators Team
As with Americans of every age, obesity rates in seniors have risen dramatically in recent years. Two in five people over the age of 65 are obese. Older adults who are overweight face higher risks of chronic disease and illness, such as diabetes, heart disease,...
by Healthcare Educators Team
Every year, Medicare makes changes to its costs and covered benefits. As a Medicare beneficiary, you will be paying higher premiums and deductibles in 2024. However, there are also some positive changes, such as continued cost savings for prescription drugs as well as...
