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How To Handle Discontinued Insurance Plans

Senior News

Question: This is the second year in a row that my insurance plan has been discontinued. Now I have to find new insurance again! Is this going to happen every year? I am really frustrated. Answer: Medicare Insurance options have had a rough couple of years. The industry calls that ‘Significant Market Disruption’. For those individuals with those products, it feels like a significant hassle! It is important to understand that this isn’t happening to just you. It is happening to individuals with Medicare all over the country. This Significant Market Disruption is caused by a ...

Migration Begins As Autumn Arrives

Nature

In the last week I have observed the changing color of the leaves and watched as they slowly fell off their trees. Soon enough, the trees will be bare and it will be winter, but in the meantime, I am ready for my favorite season – autumn! Trees are not the only thing that change along ...

How Vaccines Are Covered By Medicare

Senior News

Question: My doctor recommended vaccines for this fall, how are they covered by Original Medicare? Answer: Vaccines and injections prescribed by our physicians are covered differently depending on what the injection is for. Original Medicare Part A would cover any injection given as part of a hospital stay. Medicare Part B covers outpatient services including some injections and vaccines; the Flu shot, Hepatitis B, Pneumococcal and COVID-19. These vaccines are administered either in a doctor’s office, health clinic or pharmacy and are covered in full by Medicare Part B with no ...

Bumblebees Are Vanishing – And Our Plants Are Next

Nature

Across meadows, forests, and backyards, the familiar buzz of bumblebees has grown quieter. Scientists have been sounding the alarm for years: bumblebee populations are shrinking across North America and beyond. While honeybees often steal the spotlight in pollinator news, bumblebees play an ...

Time For Second Spring

Nature

While walking on Audubon’s trails, which I often do with a friend who is very familiar with mushrooms, she casually mentioned something that has changed my view on autumn. Crouched down on her knees getting a closer look at a growing mushroom, she said: “You know, this is the best time ...

Get Ready For Annual Open Enrollment Period

Senior News

Question: When can I change my insurance? Do I have to change my insurance? I think I looked at it this time last year. Answer: Happy Insurance Season! You know I am Medicare Crazy! I LOVE The Annual Open Enrollment Period (AEP), which is open from October 15 until December 7. This period is the time of year you’re asking about: when you have your opportunity to evaluate your insurance options and switch to a plan that works better for you, if you want to. With AEP approaching, curiosity about the coming year’s plans and plan changes is at a peak right now! Unfortunately, you are ...