Macee Hall, Author at Empower Medicare Supplements

Medicare Parts A Through D: An overview

February 26, 2025October 23, 2020 by Macee Hall

If you are new to Medicare, or even if you’ve been enrolled for years, the various parts may seem confusing. Here, we’ve compiled a basic breakdown of Medicare Parts A through D.

It is officially Medicare enrollment season! If you are new to Medicare, or even if you’ve been enrolled for years, the various parts may seem … Read more

Financial Mistakes to Avoid Over Age 65

February 26, 2025October 16, 2020 by Macee Hall

Discussing finances is historically taboo, however, it is an important part of getting older and approaching retirement. It is often hard to decide what to … Read more

Meditation Benefits for Seniors

February 26, 2025October 15, 2020 by Macee Hall

A great way to incorporate relaxation into your daily schedule is to take up meditation, which has great benefits for seniors.

2020 has been stressful for nearly everyone, but for seniors especially. Between the fear of the coronavirus pandemic and the pressure of wading through seemingly … Read more

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

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

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

Risk Management is Proven Key to Business Success During COVID-19

February 5, 2025September 21, 2020 by Macee Hall

The recent COVID-19 pandemic shook the world’s economy, but some businesses transitioned more easily to new methods of business, largely due to their pre-existing risk management procedures.

Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and Medicare Supplement plans are specifically designed to minimize the beneficiary’s financial risk in case of a medical emergency. Businesses can … Read more

COVID-19 Related Burnout and Stress

February 5, 2025September 18, 2020 by Macee Hall

Since March, the coronavirus pandemic has affected countless Americans both physically and mentally. While 6.83 million Americans have suffered the physical effects of coronavirus, more … Read more