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Writing a letter to Santa is a big deal to many kids around the globe, and with Christmas and other holidays looking a little different this year, this seemingly simple tradition has taken new life through the challenges of the pandemic. — Writing a letter to Santa is a big deal to many kids around the globe, and with Christmas and other holidays looking a little different this year, this seemingly simple tradition has taken new life through the challenges of the pandemic. Between some ingenuity and creativity, and some longstanding traditions […]

Writing a Letter to Santa in 2020

December 14, 2020 in Health / life / Medicare tagged current events / family / holidays & events / socialization by Macee Hall

The CMS’s Geographic Direct Contracting Model, also known as Geo, will allow some private carriers to offer Original Medicare coverage to a select number of enrollees. — Traditionally, Original Medicare has only been offered through the federal government, but that may soon change since the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) plans to start phase one of testing for the Geographic Direct Contracting Model in 2022. The CMS’s Geographic Direct Contracting Model, also known as Geo, […]

CMS to Begin Geographic Direct Contracting Model by 2022

December 10, 2020 in Medicare tagged cms / government acts & responses / medicare / Medicare Advantage / Medicare changes by Macee Hall

Medicare 5-Star Plans From CMS for 2021 CMS uses a 5-Star rating system to measure how well Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D plans perform. They use information from member satisfaction surveys, plans, and health care providers to give an overall performance star rating to plans, according to medicare.gov. Ratings […]

What Are Medicare 5-Star Plans And Why Are They Important?

December 8, 2020 in Medicare tagged cms / Medicare Advantage / Medicare changes / medicare review / Part D by Jenny McCann

Governor Greg Abbott said that Texas Will Receive Vaccine doses for 1.4 Million people upon both Pfizer and Moderna’s emergency use authorization approval by the FDA. The vaccine doses could arrive and be prepared for distribution as early as mid-December. That is welcoming news for Texans. If the upward trend […]

Texas Will Receive Vaccine doses for 1.4 Million people

December 6, 2020 in Health tagged family / health / health & safety / health insurance by Jeffrey Cooperstein

COVID-19 immunity passports could bring back the air-travel industry and stimulate the world economy, but at what cost? — The COVID-19 pandemic has shaken the whole world, but several groups are fighting to bring a taste of normalcy back. One such group is fighting to institute COVID-19 immunity passports, electronic documents that show whether an individual has recently been infected, had contact with infected persons, taken a test, or […]

Countries Debate COVID-19 Immunity Passports

December 4, 2020 in life / Medicare tagged COVID-19 / current events / government acts & responses / vaccinations 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 for a new policy! What kind of plan is it? Medicare is a governmentally run program that provides health insurance for those aged 65 and […]

Questions About Medicare: What to Ask When Looking for Coverage

December 2, 2020 in Health / Medicare tagged Annual Enrollment Period / medicare / Medicare Advantage / Medicare Supplement / Part D 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. — 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 online pharmacy experience will allow customers to conveniently purchase prescription medications. Amazon Pharmacy is accessed either online or via the Amazon mobile app, and prime […]

Amazon Pharmacy is Officially Up and Running

November 30, 2020 in Health / Medicare tagged current events / Part D / prescription drug coverage / Prescription drugs 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 does Medicare cover?” — 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 does Medicare cover?” The answer may surprise you! While some vaccinations are covered by Medicare Part B, others are only covered in Medicare Part D, also […]

What Vaccines Does Medicare Cover?

November 25, 2020 in Medicare tagged COVID-19 / medicare / Part B / Part D / vaccinations by Macee Hall

Enjoy your Thanksgiving safely Gatherings and celebrations with friends and family are joyous Thanksgiving rituals, but while it may look different this year, we have suggestions on how to enjoy your 2020 Thanksgiving. Think about alternative ways to add new meaning to the holiday, such as hosting Thanksgiving virtually. You […]

How to enjoy 2020 Thanksgiving

November 25, 2020 in Uncategorized tagged COVID-19 / current events / family / health & safety / holidays & events by Jeffrey Cooperstein

New legislation passed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer has made surprise medical billing in Michigan an illegal practice. The law prohibits medical providers from sending large bills to patients receiving out of network care on an emergency basis, known as balance billing. For people receiving non-emergency care, the out-of-network provider must […]

Surprise Medical Billing in Michigan

November 23, 2020 in Health / Medicare tagged current events / finances / government acts & responses / health insurance / medicare by Jeffrey Cooperstein