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. This opportunity will be available in areas for which the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has declared an […] FEMA Special Enrollment Period for 2020December 16, 2019 in Medicare tagged government acts & responses / health & safety / medicare / nature / Special Enrollment Period by Jenny McCann
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 […] A Baby Boomer’s Guide to Social SecurityDecember 16, 2019 in Health / life / Medicare tagged baby boomers / finances / Insurance Education / insurance help / Social Security by Jenny McCann
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 & You: Why You Should Order a Book Each ...December 16, 2019 in Medicare tagged health insurance / medicare / Medicare Advantage / medicare review / Medigap by Jadon Sennet
Medigap plans are the extra cushion to your health plan. With these supplements, you can easily fill the holes in your health insurance with a monthly premium. Whether a plan F, G, N, or the other alphabet-soup plans, you have many options […] Can I switch My Medicare Supplement Whenever I Want?December 16, 2019 in Medicare tagged medicare benefits / Medicare Supplement / Medigap / plan a by Jadon Sennet
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 SupplementsDecember 15, 2019 in Medicare tagged Insurance Education / medicare benefits / Medicare Supplement / Medigap by Jadon Sennet
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 KnowledgeDecember 14, 2019 in Health / life / Medicare tagged health / health insurance / Technology by Jenny McCann
How does music enhance your ability to work? Have you had a time when you felt super depressed and low? Did your world seem to be falling apart? You were not motivated to work on making things right? I guess everyone has had that phase. That is when you suddenly […] Music elevates productivityDecember 13, 2019 in Health / life / Medicare tagged mental health / mindfulness / productivity by Sara Awati
74 Empower Brokerage does not operate the Mutually Well program. If you have questions about Mutually Well, please contact their customer service Monday – Friday 8 am – 8 pm, EST at one of their phone numbers below. For English: 1-888-572-7826 and for Spanish: 1-888-835-2514 You can also e-mail them at […] Mutually Well Senior Wellness Program Questions and AnswersDecember 12, 2019 in Health / Medicare tagged Mutual of Omaha / mutual of omaha mutually well / mutually well / mutuallywell / senior fitness / silver sneakers / silversneakers / ymca by Bill Bronson
Western and Desi ways to avoid flu this winter It is already winters and the flu season is here. Here are some basic ways to take care of yourself from the flu. Make sure you follow these to avoid flu or recover from the flu this winter. Wash your hands […] How to avoid flu this winterDecember 12, 2019 in Health / life / Medicare tagged health & safety / natural remedies / Seasonal Health / self-care / sleep health by Sara Awati
Diwali Celebrations: A Hindu festival Diwali is one of the biggest festivals celebrated in India. It is known as the festival of lights. It is mainly celebrated in the Hindu culture. Diwali is celebrated by lighting up the entire house with candles and clay lamp lanterns. Additionally, fireworks are very […] Diwali: A Hindu FestivalDecember 11, 2019 in Health / life / Medicare tagged current events / socialization / travel by Sara Awati