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Senior News

Why Are Some Medications Not Costing Anything?

Question: I just picked up my medication and the cost was $0? Did they charge me the right price? Answer: A little more than a year ago, I wrote an article talking about how Medicare Part D was going to change in 2024. I am beginning to talk with individuals who are benefiting from that ...

How To Protect From Possible Senior-Related Scams

Question: I recently got a phone call from someone who said they were from Medicare to talk about my insurance. How can I protect myself from Scammers? Answer: In response to that particular question, that individual was definitely not from Medicare. Staff from Medicare (Center for Medicare ...

Do I Need Welcome To Medicare Medical Exam?

Question: I got information about a “Welcome to Medicare” medical exam. Do I have to do that? Answer: Medicare provides for the “Welcome to Medicare” preventive visit with your primary physician when you first enroll in Medicare. This physical is offered to you in the first year (12 ...

Vision Care Is A Common Medicare Question

Question: I need to get new glasses and they are so expensive. Does Medicare help pay for glasses? Answer: The question of vision coverage is a really commonly asked question about Medicare. Original Medicare is a health insurance product. This means that all of your coverage must be based ...

Car Insurance Increases Can Hit Seniors Hard

Question: I just got my car insurance bill, and the price went way up. What should I do? Answer: I just got my car insurance bill, and it also went up! In my research, it seems all the insurance costs are increasing. I also see this with Health Insurance, and the solution is the same: you ...

Medicare Savings Program Can Help Some

Question: I hear other people talk about benefits that pay their Medicare Part B premium. What is that and how do I get that? Answer: The program I believe you are asking about is called the Medicare Savings Program (MSP). This is a Medicaid benefit administered by the Department of Social ...