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U.S. authorities approved the world’s first digital drug last week. It contains a very small microchip embedded inside of a pharmaceutical drug. How does the pill work? Once the pill is dissolved by stomach acid, the microchip sends signals to a smart device to notify physicians of its consumption. This […]

Digital Pills: The Future of Healthcare Is Medicinal Tracking

December 3, 2017 in Uncategorized tagged health insurance / Medical Advancements / preventative health measures / Technology by Andrea Hektner

National American Diabetes Month is observed in November in order to raise awareness about diabetes and its impact on over 30 million people in America alone. In addition, another 84 million people in the US are at high risk for developing type 2 diabetes. The National Diabetes Education Program’s theme […]

November: American Diabetes Month

November 29, 2017 in Health tagged diabetes / health insurance / heart disease / kidney disease / preventative health measures by Andrea Hektner

Fitness wearables have been an exceptionally useful tool in helping people lose weight. It also helps people stay on track of their health. Many notable companies have been implementing a subsidiary program for their members to use the technology and track it. If they make a certain goal or hit […]

UnitedHealthcare Motion Implements Fitness Wearables

November 27, 2017 in Health / Medicare tagged health insurance / preventative health measures / senior fitness / Technology / wellness by Andrea Hektner

Allie: I’m Allie Shipman, and I’m a new recruit with Empower brokerage. I’ll be working closely with John Shinn, our product specialist on senior products. We’re going to do a web and video series on Medicare, focusing on all your options. There are two ways to get Medicare, and today […]

Dynamic Duo: Medicare Basics

August 12, 2017 in Medicare tagged Annual Enrollment Period / Enrollment Period / health insurance / medicare / Medicare Advantage 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

Stay Active with SilverSneakers

January 23, 2017 in Medicare tagged health insurance / medicare / medicare benefits / senior fitness by Bill Bronson

Special enrollment periods are available for certain beneficiaries. — Special Enrollment Periods After the Open Enrollment Period ends, you are locked into your plan. There are, however, special circumstances that may qualify you for a Special Enrollment Period. Think of Special Enrollment Periods (SEPs for short) as lifelines. They allow you to make changes to your Medicare plan outside […]

Qualifying for a Special Enrollment Period

December 13, 2016 in Medicare tagged health insurance / medicare / Medicare Advantage / medicare benefits / Special Enrollment Period by Bill Bronson

Buying Directly From a Carrier vs Agent Interview with DeWayne Long, Empower Brokerage National Sales Director. That is a great question, and I can answer that very easily. We have direct contracts with carriers, and we have excellent relationships with them. A carrier provides you with support and answers questions […]

Buying Directly From a Carrier vs Agent

November 2, 2016 in Medicare tagged health insurance / medicare / medicare agent / Medicare Costs / Medigap by Bill Bronson

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