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For years we have heard about the plight of seniors on very meager incomes who have to rely on Medicare and Social Security to survive and who have had to buy second-rate food – or even dog/cat food – so they can eat.

Much Confusion About Medicare Supplements Posted by AnaLise Published in supplement plans With all the goings back and forth regarding Medicare and Medicare Supplements in the Bush Administration and Congress, people are getting quite confused.  Add to the situation the fact that there are a lot

While choosing for the individual health insurance one can get the manage plan which is similar to HMO and also it is cheap. One can go for choosing a doctor or a specialist from the list of the company. If the health of a person is generally good, then visiting the doctor’s clinic once a year is sufficient.

Navigating Medicare Supplements Posted by AnaLise Published in supplement plans A few years ago Medicare was pretty simple and straightforward.  OK, the billing and the claims have long been confusing, but at least the coverage was somewhat understandable.  Things are different now.

WSBT-TV: Getting Fit on a Budget July 10th, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in Business WSBT-TV: Getting Fit on a Budget Today on WSBT, I discuss some ways to get fit without losing your gym shorts… so to speak!

Customers who want lesser deductibles and immediate benefits tend to buy traditional health insurance plans. This concept is also called as “first dollar benefit” in the financial market. These are profits the consumer gets without having to meet a co – insurance provision.

Medicare Advantage Providers Getting Rich? Posted by AnaLise Published in supplement plans   It has been discovered that private Medicare providers underestimated the profits that they will receive or have received, which will inflate the government reimbursement rate.

Medicare Part D Coverage Can Be Confusing Posted by AnaLise Published in supplement plans So you are supposed to get your prescriptions covered by Medicare Part D.  You’re not sure what it covers or how much it costs and the information isn’t easy to understand.  Here’s a simple rundown about how it works.

Medicare Part B Premiums Steadier than Supplemental Plans Posted by AnaLise Published in supplement plans Things are tough all over.  They are toughest on individuals with low incomes and fixed incomes, especially seniors.  When you consider the cost of the basics, it becomes very difficult for

Medicare Part D “Donut Hole” Hitting too Many Seniors Posted by AnaLise Published in supplement plans There have been stories, one after the other, of seniors who have Medicare Part D prescription coverage, but are running into terrible financial issues once they hit the threshold where they end up having to pay over $3,200 in self-absorbed prescription charges.