Pardon the light pun for introducing a serious complexity in Medicare decision-making. Connecticut is one of twelve states that require residents with employer-based healthcare benefits in retirement (e.g., state employees) to enroll in Medicare Advantage. Individuals who opt for traditional Medicare, Parts A and B, will lose their retiree health benefits. This is a serious […]
Smooth Summer Sipping
Smooth Summer Sipping In Health Directions’ ongoing focus on wellness, we’ve featured stories on the importance of hydration, nutrition and taking advantage of our local summer harvests. A “go-to” concoction that checks off all these health boxes for us is the versatile smoothie. As a meal, snack or post-exercise refresher, smoothies are filling and delicious. Better […]
“How do I…?”
Medicare vs. Social Security When hitting life’s milestones, both celebratory and somber, our clients often question who to contact to take care of critical financial and administrative matters. Issues that impact personal health and financial security are of the utmost importance, and it can be confusing to distinguish between the realms of Medicare and Social Security. […]
After Midnight…Actually Two Midnights for Covered Inpatient Care
Some history. The “two-midnight” rule sounds very mysterious (or like an ill-conceived guideline for eating food left out of the refrigerator). It is a Medicare standard implemented in 2013 by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The rule provides hospitals and physician administrators with distinctions between Part A (inpatient and fully covered) and […]
PEDDLING THE PEDALS*
Cycling — whether cruising down a breezy shoreline path or sweating bullets on a stationary bike — is an excellent activity for senior health. It’s low impact, improves balance and coordination, and is very good for the pulmonary and cardiovascular systems. The endurance and strength you build can have a positive impact on your physical […]
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