Monthly Archives: December 2019


Antibiotic resistance cdc
CDC Superbug Report 2019 In 2013, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published the first report on Antibiotic-resistant “superbug” in the United States. This was a first-ever snapshot of the threat posed by antibiotic-resistant germs on human health. 2013 estimates showed there were more than 2.6 million antibiotic-resistant […]

CDC: Superbug Threat Increases


2020 Medicare Changes
There are many changes coming to Medicare benefits in 2020. The following are a few key takeaways: Part A Deductible – Increases from $1364 => to $1420 Part B Deductible – Increases from $185 => to $197 Part B Premium – Increases $135.50/mo => to $144.30/mo Social Security “cost of […]

2020 Medicare Changes At A Glance


  As 2020 comes around senior households might want to be wary of changes in Medicare that will potentially hurt their pocketbooks. The federal government recently announced premiums and deductibles for those with traditional medicare will increase. Medicare Part B For 2020 Part B premiums & deductibles for 2020 will […]

Medicare Part A and B To See Cost Increase in ...




Medicare Advantage Special Open Enrollment
CMS has established a special enrollment opportunity for individuals affected by a weather-related emergency or major disaster who need to enroll in, disenroll from or switch Medicare health or prescription drug plans and missed other enrollment periods. This opportunity will be available in areas for which the Federal Emergency Management […]

FEMA Special Enrollment Period for 2020


Baby Boomers guide to social security
What baby boomers need to know about Social Security After years of paying into the system, Baby Boomers (people born between 1946 and 1964) are either preparing to enroll or are now eligible to collect Social Security benefits. Starting the process of signing up for Social Security can be a […]

Baby Boomers Guide to Social Security



With the 2020 year about to begin, you might want to compare your Medicare options for the next year. One way to explore your options is through this year’s 2020 Medicare & You guidebook. The book can be used in many ways most notably providing you the information you need […]

Medicare and You: Why You Should Order a Book Each ...


Medigap plans, the extra cushion to your health plan. With these supplements, you can get the holes in your health insurance filled easily with a monthly premium. Whether its a plan F, G, N or the others that fall into the alphabet soup you have many options to perfectly fit […]

Can I switch My Medicare Supplement Whenever I Want?


When it comes to medicare supplements – better known as Medigap policies – many have questions. Whether it’s, “What does a Medigap cover?”, “Is there any big difference in Medigap plan A-N?”, or even “Why should I even purchase a Medigap policy?”, we can help you these questions.  Today we […]

Medigap Plans: Answering the Most Common Questions About Medicare Supplements



Google Ascension
According to an investigation by the Wall Street Journal, Google has been collecting personal health data of millions of Americans in a partnership with Ascension – one of the country’s largest healthcare companies. Who is Ascension? Ascension Health is a faith-based, non-profit healthcare organization with over 2,600 clinics. This includes […]

Google Collecting Health Data On Millions Without Their Knowledge