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Senior News

Is Long Term Care Insurance A Good Purchase?

Question: I have been considering Long Term Care Insurance (LTCI), and would like to know what you recommend? Answer: Long Term Care Insurance (LTCI) can be a useful tool to help pay for healthcare services you may need in the future, but not for everyone. As a Geriatric Care Manager, I can ...

What’s To Be Done With Notice Of Unordered, Unreceived COVID Tests?

Question; I received an Medicare Summary Notice with COVID tests ordered, but I didn’t order them, and I didn’t get them. What should I do? Answer: Whenever you go to see your doctor or are admitted to the hospital, your benefits are processed through your insurance provider. The ...

Insulin Pump Savings Delayed For Medicare Users

Question: I use an insulin pump and I didn’t see the savings on my insulin like you previously discussed. Can you explain why? Answer: Insulin is used to help your body process the glucose in your body. For most individuals this insulin is injected via a needle or more recently, a pen type ...

Healthy Balance

Aging is an inevitable component of life. Young children often cannot wait until they get older because of the freedoms that seemingly come with being more mature. On the flip side, adults often wish they were young again. Time waits for no person, and with aging comes many changes, many of ...

State Announces Medicare Savings Program Expansion

New York state has expanded the Medicare Savings Program (MSP) to higher income limits in 2023. What does this mean to you? MSP helps older adults and people with disabilities living on limited incomes by paying their Medicare Part B premiums and automatically enrolls them in Extra Help. This ...