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How do I buy Medigap coverage?

February 19, 2025October 10, 2020 by Macee Hall

Medigap coverage, also referred to as a Medicare Supplement plan, helps Medicare beneficiaries cover costs like co-payments and deductibles.

Medigap coverage, also referred to as a Medicare Supplement plan, helps cover costs like co-payments and deductibles that are not otherwise covered by Original Medicare. … Read more

Patio Igloos Could Extend Outdoor Dining Through Winter

February 19, 2025October 9, 2020 by Joe Manichia

The restaurant industry has taken a gigantic hit since the restrictions to contain the COVID-19 epidemic were enacted. Initial take out only rules were incredibly … Read more

MLB To Allow Fans At NLCS And World Series

February 19, 2025October 8, 2020 by Joe Manichia

Major League Baseball announced this week that there will be fans allowed to be present at the National League Championship Series as well as the … Read more

Too Much Bad News During COVID-19

February 11, 2025October 7, 2020 by Joe Manichia

Doomscrolling is when someone constantly searches through social media and news website feeds looking for negative or saddening information. The amount of searching through bad … Read more

Twitter’s New Prompt to Consumers

February 26, 2025October 6, 2020 by Jeffrey Cooperstein

Twitter’s new prompt to consumers on its app is something that has been a long time coming. Twitter will be rolling out a feature to … Read more

88-Year-Old Brad Hathaway Walks Earth’s Circumference for Mattapoisett Land Trust

February 19, 2025October 6, 2020 by Macee Hall

Along with experiencing the physical benefits of walking, Hathaway has also been able to use his 24,901-mile total to raise funds for the Mattapoisett Land Trust, an organization he helped found in the 1970s.

88-year-old Mattapoisett, Massachusetts resident Brad Hathaway finished walking the equivalent of the circumference of the Earth on October 3, after his doctor suggested he take … Read more

Why You Still Need An Agent In The Pandemic

February 11, 2025September 27, 2020 by Joe Manichia

The pandemic has drastically cut down on the amount of in-person interaction all of us are having with our family and friends. Likewise, the pandemic … Read more

A Look at the Medicare and You 2021 Handbook

February 11, 2025September 26, 2020 by Macee Hall

the Medicare and You 2021 handbook includes lots of valuable information and answers to frequently asked questions to help you feel prepared for the upcoming open enrollment period!

Understanding Medicare is no simple task. With yearly changes and several plan options, Medicare can be confusing. Luckily, the Medicare and You 2021 handbook includes … Read more

CMS Lifts Nursing Home and Long-Term Care Facility Visitor Ban

February 11, 2025September 25, 2020 by Macee Hall

Those who live and those with relatives who live in nursing homes have gone months without seeing their loved ones, but that may end very soon, since the CMS lifted the federal visitor ban in mid-September.

When COVID-19 hit America in spring 2020, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released a nationwide ban on nearly all visitation. Those who … Read more

Health Benefits of Raw Honey for Seniors

February 11, 2025September 24, 2020 by Macee Hall

There are several benefits of raw honey for seniors, including both physical and mental health benefits!

Honey has been used as a food, medicine, and preservative for years, but the sticky sweet liquid has many more health benefits for aging individuals. … Read more