Question: I am over 65 and was working, but I just got laid off and am not sure we will be going back to work anytime soon. What do I do about Medicare and insurance? Answer: I am sorry for your situation. Life can change so quickly. All of us hope to someday retire, but you may be doing this ...

Question; I have a new serious medical diagnosis, and some related procedures scheduled. Should I be adjusting my Medicare insurance coverage? Answer; When individuals are enrolled in Medicare Part A & B, they are very protected. Original Medicare and the insurance products that accompany ...

MAYVILLE - The Mayville Senior Citizens will meet July 16 for the group’s hot dog luncheon. Members met recently, with a moment of silence to remember members Louise Richir and Gerald White who recently passed away. The group’s trivia team - Janet Loomis, Sandi Wagner and Jeff Wagner - ...

Question: I would like to take one of those “weight loss drugs” but my Medicare plan doesn’t cover it. What options do I have? Answer: Let me first define these newer, more common “weight loss drugs” you’ve been seeing are mostly medications called GLP-1’s. These are ...

Question: I have original Medicare with a supplement, and my friend has similar coverage, but they pay a lot less. They said their supplement is through a company called Transamerica, so I called them to ask about enrolling in one of their plans, but they said they were no longer selling ...

Question: I am turning 65 this coming August and wondering: should I sign up for Social Security? Answer: You become eligible to file for Social Security Benefits when you are 62, and this is considered early retirement. For those born in 1960 and after, Full Retirement Age (FRA) for Social ...