Living with type 1 or type 2 diabetes requires diligent monitoring and management, and technological advancements have significantly eased this burden for many. Since the FDA approved the Dexcom G7 in December 2022, many of you may be wondering whether you’re eligible for one and whether there is any Dexcom G7 Medicare coverage. First, what’s […]
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How Senior Citizens Will Benefit From Medicare Advantage Plans
According to recent federal statistics, over 28.5 million patients are registered in Medicare Advantage (MA) programs. Compared to last year’s period, that is about 9% higher. Currently, more than 40% out of 63 million Medicare beneficiaries are registered in a Medicare Advantage plan. MA membership has been rising steadily recently. Between 2011 and 2020, it […]
What to Know About Retirement Planning and Medicare Costs
Retirement planning comes with many important financial decisions. The earlier you start to think about your expenses and how you’ll cover them after you stop working, the more prepared you’ll feel when retirement day finally comes. One important factor to consider is how you’ll pay for medical care after your employer-sponsored insurance coverage ends. For […]
What to Expect from Your Medicare Annual Wellness Visit
As you get older, it’s important to take control of your health through routine and preventative care. One way to do this is through a Medicare Annual Wellness Visit (AWV). This is free to all individuals on Medicare, with or without an advantage care plan or ‘supplement.’ Some seniors get confused about how it differs […]
Paying for Assistive Aids that Help Seniors
One of the biggest challenges with tools to help seniors is finding ways to pay for them. This post highlights a variety of options, along with what you can expect.
Medicare Continues To Fail Older Women
On average, women tend to live longer than men and often earn less over the course of their lifetimes. These factors create significant challenges for older women, many of whom will outlive their partners. Yet, Medicare is extremely limited in how it cares for this group, resulting in considerable challenges for many women.