Working past 65? What about Medicare?
Posted on July 31, 2015 by bob in Medicare
If you plan to work past 65 and keep the health insurance you’ve had from your job, you’re likely to wonder what, if anything, you need to do about enrolling in Medicare. About one in six older Americans now remains in the workforce beyond what was once the traditional retirement age. And the number of […]
Medicare Q&A
Posted on July 2, 2015 by bob in Medicare
Dear Marci, I was in the hospital recently, but my hospital visit was covered under Part B instead of Part A. Someone told me that I was probably under observation during my hospital stay. What is an observation stay? — Robin Dear Robin, During an observation stay, your doctor decides to keep you in the […]
Medicare Q&A
Posted on June 2, 2015 by bob in Medicare
Marci’s Medicare Dear Marci, I was recently contacted by a health insurance broker who asked for my Medicare number to see if I qualified for certain plans in my area. This sounded suspicious and I did not provide the information. What information are brokers and insurance plans allowed to collect from me? — Ralph Dear Ralph, […]
Hospice Care & Medicare
Posted on April 30, 2015 by bob in Medicare
Choosing hospice care isn’t about giving up. It’s about making every day count.Terminally ill people who make the choice receive care for their physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs. They’re no longer seeking a cure, but they do want to live out their last weeks and months as comfortably as possible and with dignity. Unfortunately, […]
Comparing Nursing Homes
Posted on April 1, 2015 by bob in Medicare
You can now be more confident when looking for a nursing home for yourself or a loved one. Medicare has just improved its Nursing Home Compare website so that the public can get a more precise and meaningful picture of the quality of care at 15,800 nursing homes nationwide. Families must often search for a […]
Medicare’s Basic Facts
Posted on February 28, 2015 by bob in Medicare
The day you thought would never come is almost here. Your 65th birthday approaches. Wasn’t it just yesterday you were listening to your transistor radio and wondering what to do with your life? But this is no time for reminiscing. For the moment, you need to focus on your future. In particular, you need to […]
Medicare Changes in 2015
Posted on January 31, 2015 by bob in Medicare
Feb. 14 deadline to “dis-enroll” from Advantage Plans
Check Your 2015 Health Care Coverage
Posted on November 30, 2014 by bob in Medicare
More than 7 million Americans, including 97,870 Alabama residents, got coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace during the program’s first open enrollment period a year ago. Now’s the time to check your health care coverage for 2015 or sign up for the first time. If you bought a health plan last year, you’ll want to […]
Review Medicare Health/Drug Coverage
Posted on November 1, 2014 by bob in Medicare
“Shopping around may save you money or improve your coverage.” Now’s the time for Alabama residents with Medicare to check their health and drug coverage for 2015. Medicare’s open enrollment period runs from Oct. 15 until Dec. 7. Open enrollment is the best time to make sure your health and drug plans still meet your individual […]
Get Your Flu Shot
Posted on October 4, 2014 by bob in Medicare
About 226,000 Americans will land in the hospital this year as a result of the flu and its complications, and 3,000 to 49,000 will die from flu-related illnesses. Adults 65 and older will account for 60 percent of the hospital stays and 90 percent of the deaths. As people age, their immune system typically weakens […]
