The Fall open enrollment period for Medicare is about to start. Are you prepared? For the past few weeks, the team at OurSeniors.net has provided critical Medicare information for our seniors in order to prepare them for this important moment. We hope all our readers who are applying for Medicare for the first time or […]
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The Annual Enrollment Period for Medicare (AEP) begins on October 15th! This period is crucial and exceedingly important for seniors who are either applying for Medicare or who would like to change their current healthcare coverage for 2020. If you have not been able to research or study your current benefits to competing plans, now […]
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Sep
Sep
The reduction of mobility in our hips or the loss of elasticity in our skin is unavoidable consequences of wear and tear! Aging is inevitable and our bodies are not meant to last forever! Yet, those who have taken preventative care of themselves are healthier than their peers, both physically and financially. Preventative care spotlights […]
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Sep
Sep
If you or a loved one have received bills for as many as five months of premiums, do not toss that bill away! According to the Social Security Administration, “Due to a processing error in January, some Medicare Advantage and Part D beneficiaries’ requests to have premiums withheld from their Social Security benefit checks did […]
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Aug
Aug
During the month of August, we have tried to cover the subject of Medicare in little bite-sized bits. One at a time, we went over the Parts of Medicare, Original Medicare and Advantage Plans (also called “Part C”). Today’s Medicare Minute covers Part D, the prescription drug coverage plans available. At first glance, seniors might […]
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Aug
Aug
Fraud against seniors has grown so rapidly in the past few decades its astonishing. This is due to a large number of Baby Boomers well into retirement and the belief that they have a meaningful amount of money in their accounts. All seniors are targeted by these criminals, not just the wealthy, and they usually […]
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Aug
Aug
Medicare Advantage Plans (Part C of Medicare) have grown substantially over the past decade. In 2018, 34% of Medicare beneficiaries were enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans. However, “Original Medicare” remains the choice of more than two thirds of all Medicare recipients. In fact, Original Medicare is the default plan, if you don’t choose another option. […]
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Aug
Aug
Sometimes it pays to review basic information. This is certainly true when it comes to Medicare; a survey conducted by the Medicare administration revealed that a majority of seniors could not name or describe the four parts of the Medicare system. This is information that every senior should have at hand, especially when signing up […]
Did you know that Medicare gives ratings to some of its plans? This is not true of all Medicare Parts; only Part C, Medicare Advantage Plans, are rated by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The CMS compiles the data and sets the standards for the rating system. Some of the rating factors include: […]
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Jul
Jul
We know that seniors and 55+ adults are among the most dedicated fans of reading material, real in-your-hands books or magazines. That is why we put so much effort into our quarterly flagship publication, the OurSeniors.net Magazine. It is a glossy, high-quality publication, not one of those cheap looking newsprint efforts you sometimes see. Every […]
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Jul
Jul
Seniors are adopting technology at a faster and faster pace. Managing your financial affairs, including banking, Medicare and Social Security accounts are key parts of making a successful transition to senior living. If you have not done so already, setting up an online account with the Social Security Administration will give you a very helpful […]
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Jul
Jul
Medicare Part C (Medicare Advantage) vs. Medicare Plan C (a Medigap Option) The Medicare terms “Part C” and “Plan C” sound enough alike to be the source of misunderstanding. If you are uncertain about the meanings of “Part C” and “Plan C,” here is a quick reference: Part C is a Medicare Advantage Plan (MA). […]