New to Medicare!

Congratulations!  You’ve made it to 65; it’s time for Medicare! Here’s what you need to know. You will have an “open enrollment” that will last three months before your birthday, the month of your birthday, and three months after your birthday. There are many Medicare choices. The right plan will be the correct choice for […]

The parts of Medicare

The A, B, C & D of Medicare. To begin with, parts A & B form parts of what is recognized as Original Medicare. Part A is for hospital coverage, including inpatient hospital, skilled nursing facilities, and Hospicare care. Part B is “outpatient medical coverage including doctor visits, preventive services, radiology and lab services. Part […]

Fraud Prevention

Medicare fraud and abuse can happen anywhere and usually results in higher health care costs and taxes for everyone. Some examples include: A provider that bills Medicare for services or supplies they never gave you, like charging you for a visit you never had or a back brace you never got. A provider charges Medicare twice […]

Natural Pain relief Options

What is Alternative medicine you may wonder? If you have a toothache, backache, or any other type of pain, your first impulse may be to reach for pain medication. Many people rely on medications, but they can come with a risk of side effects, drug interactions, and sometimes misuse. While certain circumstances may require a […]

The rising costs of Prescription drugs

The rising cost of prescription drugs is a key driver of overall healthcare spending in the U.S. This trend has significant implications not only for Americans who rely on medications but also for our nation’s budget and fiscal outlook. Recent proposals to reduce such costs indicate a bipartisan desire to curb growth in prescription drug […]

Stretching Your SS Check!

First things first, the truth about the matter is that apart from anything else you might hear or plan to do to help you stretch out your S.S. income, let’s start with the #1 thing that will help you stretch out your income into retirement the most: The best way to increase the size of […]