In the April edition of The Compass, we shared news about expanded coverage for lung cancer screenings. In July, however, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) did not support coverage of Computed Tomography Colonography (CTC), an alternative tool to screen for colorectal cancer. (If you’re interested, read about the decision here.) The real reason […]
Your Medicare Checklist
There are so many variables to consider when weighing all your Medicare options! This is equally true whether you are approaching age 65 and are enrolling for the first time or whether you are already enrolled and evaluating your current selections ahead of Medicare Open Enrollment. To ensure that you receive the coverage that supports […]
You Can Do That? Helping our Clients Get Money Back from the Government
It is very satisfying for us at Health Directions to know we have enrolled our clients in the right policies at the right costs. It’s especially rewarding when we can use our expertise to solve problems… and save a client money on their monthly Medicare premium as a result! This was the case recently when […]
Like Having Your Own Personal HR Rep By Your Side
A financial adviser recently referred a couple to us. They were approaching age 65 and struggling to determine their Medicare path and associated costs. They were weighing their options for the time when the husband retires and loses his employer’s health insurance coverage — the assumption being that they would both stay on the employer […]
Walk Away Your Worries
Did you know that walking not only reduces the risk of obesity but can help you maintain your mental well-being? The Mayo Clinic advises that this low impact exercise can manage stress and boost your spirits; 20 minutes a day can make all the difference. The best part? No gym membership required! Learn More about […]