by Admin | Sep 9, 2025 | Healthcare, Medicaid, Medicare
Today’s newsletter examines the changes to Medicaid, their potential impact, and the political and legal challenges to the new bill. The majority of these changes will affect non-disabled adults age 18-64, so those age 65 and over don’t need to panic, but some of the...
by Admin | Aug 20, 2025 | Medicare, Senior Citizen
You might have heard me explain to protect your Medicare ID# on your Medicare cards. Your Medicare ID# is like your Social Security ID#. The same importance. Scammers will randomly make phone calls to sell you something. These items could be durable medical equipment,...
by Admin | Jul 22, 2025 | Medicaid, Medicare
The insured person has been given a life expectancy of six months or less by a physician. The care the person is receiving is comfort care only. The person has Part A in place. The person is enrolled in a Medicare-approved program. There’s no limit to how long you can...
by Admin | Jul 3, 2025 | Health Coverage, Healthcare, Insurance, Medicare
If you’re staying overnight in the hospital, you’re an inpatient. If you’re at the hospital receiving care for the day, you’re an outpatient. Right? …. Wrong. According to Medicare.gov, “You’re an inpatient starting when you’re formally admitted to...
by Admin | Jun 19, 2025 | Prescriptions
Use the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) Calculator to determine your eligibility for Prescription Assistance Programs found on NeedyMeds.org to receive free or discounted medications. Other ways to save on your healthcare cost on NeedyMeds: Use the NeedyMeds Drug Discount...
