Macee Hall, Author at Empower Medicare Supplements

Questions About Medicare: What to Ask When Looking for Coverage

February 26, 2025December 2, 2020 by Macee Hall

Be sure to ask these important questions about Medicare plans when searching for a new policy!

Looking for new Medicare coverage for 2021? AEP is open until December 7! Be sure to ask these important questions about Medicare plans when searching … Read more

Amazon Pharmacy is Officially Up and Running

February 26, 2025November 30, 2020 by Macee Hall

Amazon, one of the U.S.’s largest online retailers, is making waves in the eCommerce community yet again with the announcement of Amazon Pharmacy. The new … Read more

What Vaccines Does Medicare Cover?

February 26, 2025November 25, 2020 by Macee Hall

With the end of Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period rapidly approaching and news of possible COVID-19 vaccines on the way, you may be wondering, “What vaccines … Read more

What is Long-Term Care Coverage

February 20, 2025November 21, 2020 by Macee Hall

Though typical health insurance and Medicare provide some long-term care coverage, many of the costs are left for the beneficiary to cover.

AARP reports that approximately half of all Americans aged 65 and up will need some form of long-term care in their lifetimes. Though typical health … Read more

2021 Medicare Premiums and Deductibles

February 26, 2025November 14, 2020 by Macee Hall

Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period is officially underway, and beneficiaries can expect a few changes for the coming year including Medicare rate increases. Beneficiaries can expect … Read more

Dual Eligibility: What You Need to Know

February 26, 2025November 12, 2020 by Macee Hall

Those on Medicare who also live on a low-income may qualify for dual eligibility, which could help them cover or significantly lower their health care costs.

Government programs Medicare and Medicaid provide health care cost assistance for tens of millions of Americans each year, but there are sometimes gaps that the … Read more

Federal Government Covering COVID-19-Related Treatment for Uninsured

February 26, 2025November 6, 2020 by Macee Hall

The American government is currently covering COVID-19-related treatment for those without health insurance.

The current coronavirus pandemic has caused worldwide stress and anxiety, especially for older individuals, individuals with pre-existing health conditions, and those without health insurance. There … Read more

Navigating Medicare and Medicaid

February 26, 2025November 5, 2020 by Macee Hall

Although many people know the terms Medicare and Medicaid, it may be easy to confuse the two.

Many Americans are acquainted with the terms Medicare and Medicaid, but few are familiar with the policies each provides. Fortunately, there are many resources available … Read more

Health Care Headlines You May Have Missed in the Pandemic

February 26, 2025October 30, 2020 by Macee Hall

Because of the pandemic’s magnitude, several major health care headlines have gone largely unnoticed.

Over the past nine months, the novel COVID-19 has swept international news headlines. News of the coronavirus continues to emerge as we enter the fall … Read more

Nokia Installing 4G/LTE Network on the Moon

February 26, 2025October 24, 2020 by Macee Hall

the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is partnering with Nokia Bell Labs to establish a full 4G/ LTE network on the moon by the end of 2022.

Over the past several decades, technology has taken a sharp turn and expanded in leaps and bounds, sometimes improving in ways not thought possible. Where … Read more