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As the old saying goes, grandchildren are your reward for putting up with your children. Being a grandparent lets you experience the pleasant aspects of raising kids without the more stressful bits. You get to experience unconditional love, teach them new experiences, and watch them grow. Most grandparents won’t have […]

How Grandchildren Can Keep You Healthy

August 2, 2017 in Medicare tagged Aging Gracefully / grandchildren / Retirement / senior lifestyle by Andrea Hektner

couple enjoying retirement — Approaching retirement brings the temptation of a leisurely life and a risk of reduced activity, emphasizing the importance of a healthy lifestyle for a satisfying retirement. Let’s discuss key strategies for a healthy retirement, including social engagement, physical fitness, managing chronic diseases, and securing healthcare coverage. 1. Social Interaction Engaging […]

4 Tips for a Healthy Retirement

August 1, 2017 in Medicare tagged health / health insurance / Retirement / senior fitness / socialization by Jadon Sennet

The increasing amount of deaths due to people overdosing on opioids is unfortunately not unheard of news in America. According to the Centers for Disease Control, opiate abuse kills roughly 91 people a day in the U.S. That’s 33,215 lives taken per year. The root of this pandemic is the […]

Aetna Fights Back Against the Opioid Epidemic

July 29, 2017 in Medicare tagged health & safety / Insurance Carrier News & Products / Substance Abuse by Andrea Hektner

Aetna will not only have basic biometric security that implements facial and fingerprint recognition, but it will also begin to implement FIDO behavioral authentication within the next few years. First off, you might be wondering what behavioral authentication is and how it’s of any benefit to you. Simply put, behavioral […]

Concerned with your Security? Aetna Implements Behavioral Authentication

July 23, 2017 in Medicare tagged Cyber Security / Insurance Carrier News & Products / Scamming & Fraud / Technology by Andrea Hektner

Save time and money by using Humana Pharmacy, which allows you to order, track, and refill prescriptions from the comfort of your home. Humana Pharmacy offers: Free Standard Shipping The option for patients to be reminded by phone, text, or email when they are due for a refill 90-day refills […]

Learn More about Humana Pharmacy

July 10, 2017 in Medicare tagged Insurance Carrier News & Products / Prescription drugs / telehealth by Andrea Hektner

Looking for the perfect insurance plan for you and your family can sometimes be an overwhelming and frustrating process. Insurance agents typically work solely off commission, and there is always a chance you’ll meet a bad apple who is only looking out for his paycheck and not your best interests. […]

Characteristics of a Good Insurance Agent

June 29, 2017 in Medicare tagged empower brokerage / insurance help / medicare agents by Andrea Hektner

What Is Medicare Supplement Insurance? Also known as Medigap, Medicare Supplement Insurance helps cover health care costs that Original Medicare does not cover. This includes things, such as deductibles, coinsurance, copayments and traveling outside of the US. This is different than a Medicare Advantage Plan. Medicare Advantage (MA) is a […]

Medigap: The Basics

June 28, 2017 in Medicare tagged medicare / Medicare Supplement / Medigap by Andrea Hektner

Working out could be unappealing to people, but getting your daily amount of exercise is important when trying to keep a healthy lifestyle, especially for seniors. Whether because of health problems, weight or pain issues, or fear of falling, seniors tend to adopt sedentary habits. However, maintaining an active lifestyle […]

Hiking: Nature’s Alternative to Exercising at the Gym

June 27, 2017 in Medicare tagged nature / self-care / wellness by Jadon Sennet

Does Original Medicare Cover Chemotherapy Costs? Medicare covers many things. But, does Medicare cover chemotherapy? Yes, it can cover most chemotherapy costs. Medicare is the federal health insurance program for people who are 65 or older, certain younger people with disabilities, and people with End-Stage Renal Disease. Medicare Part A […]